Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human
by Harold Bloom

Name: Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human
Brand: Harold Bloom
SKU: 9781573227513
Rating: 4.1 (3818 reviews)

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What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the book, noting its ambitious scope and depth of analysis on Shakespeare's work, but many find it dense and at times convoluted. While some appreciate Bloom's insights and passion for Shakespeare, others criticize the prose as bombastic and lacking clarity. The book is seen as both a significant contribution to Shakespeare studies and a challenging read that may not appeal to everyone.

Ambitious and thought-provokingDeep insights on ShakespearePassion for literature shines throughDense and convoluted proseSome find it boringCritics note lack of clarity

Synopsis

"The indispensable critic on the indispensable writer."

-Geoffrey O'Brien, "New York Review of Books" A landmark achievement as expansive, erudite, and passionate as its renowned author, "Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human "is the culmination of a lifetime of reading, writing about, and teaching Shakespeare.

Preeminent literary critic-and ultimate authority on the western literary tradition-Harold Bloom leads us through a comprehensive reading of every one of the dramatist's plays, brilliantly illuminating each work with unrivaled warmth, wit and insight.

At the same time, Bloom presents one of the boldest theses of Shakespearean scholarships: that Shakespeare not only invented the English language, but also created human nature as we know it today.