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The anatomy of influence : literature as a way of life
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The anatomy of influence : literature as a way of life

by Harold Bloom

This critical study examines the concept of literary influence within the Western canon. It analyses the connections between major poets and writers, exploring how literature is created and why it remains a central concern for readers.

Accession 23421 ISBN 9780300167603 Publisher Yale University Press
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