Harold Bloom

Harold Bloom was an influential literary critic known for his exploration of the relationship between literature and aesthetics. He emphasized the importance of individual authors and their unique voices, proposing the idea of a "literary canon" consisting of works that transcend time and cultural boundaries. Bloom argued that literature is a key means of understanding human experience, emotions, and ideas. He is particularly recognized for his concepts of "the anxiety of influence," which describes how writers are shaped by their predecessors, and for advocating for a deep, personal engagement with texts to appreciate their artistic merits.