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The Invention of the Human
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Harold Bloom's "The Invention of the Human" is a work of literary criticism that explores the concept of the human in literature.
Bloom argues that the human is a literary construct, shaped by the works of literature that we read.
The book is known for its insightful analysis of literature, its exploration of the relationship between literature and the human condition, and its influence on subsequent literary criticism.
It's considered a significant work of literary theory and a key text in Bloom's body of work.
Its influence on subsequent literary and cultural studies is undeniable.
Bloom argues that the human is a literary construct, shaped by the works of literature that we read.
The book is known for its insightful analysis of literature, its exploration of the relationship between literature and the human condition, and its influence on subsequent literary criticism.
It's considered a significant work of literary theory and a key text in Bloom's body of work.
Its influence on subsequent literary and cultural studies is undeniable.
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Tyler Cowen in the context of discussing literary criticism and the value of older critical works.
Tyler Cowen in the context of discussing literary criticism and the value of older critical works.
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Tyler Cowen: Trump's DOGE team should read Shakespeare.
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James Marriott , who references Hunt's argument about the novel's role in human rights.
James Marriott , who references Hunt's argument about the novel's role in human rights.
Is English literature dying - and does it matter?
