The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages

Print length: 579 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 2 September 2025

Name: The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages
SKU: 9780063452046
Availability: InStock

SKU: 9780063452046

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Explore the enduring power of Western literature with Harold Bloom’s seminal work, The Western Canon. This acclaimed national bestseller offers a passionate and learned defense of the essential books and authors that have shaped our literary heritage. From Chaucer and Shakespeare to Kafka and Beckett, Bloom champions a unifying written culture against contemporary politicization. Discover why William Shakespeare is placed at the heart of this tradition, alongside luminaries like Dante, Milton, Austen, Tolstoy, and Joyce. An indispensable guide for any lover of great books, The Western Canon by Harold Bloom is a dazzling display of erudition, celebrating the timeless achievements of the Western literary tradition. A must-read for understanding the books of the ages at The Bookish Owl.

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