Bloom, Harold
Possessed by Memory: The Inward Light of Criticism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780525562474
- author:
- Bloom, Harold
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.2 centimetres (0.37 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Harold Bloom's personal odyssey is a four-part spiritual autobiography, presented as brief, luminous readings of poetry, drama, and prose. This book offers a unique glimpse into the life of a renowned literary critic, as he revisits the literature that has meant most to him.
Through his meditations on foundational concerns of Biblical study, 20th-century American poetry, and his own life's work, Bloom presents a thought-provoking exploration of the power of literature to shape our understanding of the world. With characteristic eloquence and introspection, he reflects on the enduring impact of poetry and the writers who have inspired him.
This book is a testament to Bloom's enduring passion for literature and his ability to illuminate the complexities of the human experience through the works of others.
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