Summary

"We read, frequently if unknowingly, in quest of a mind more original than our own."

For more than 20 years, Harold Bloom has worked with Chelsea House in editing volumes of literary criticism to educate and instruct legions of readers on the joys, benefits, and difficulties of reading closely. Bloom's Literary Criticism 20th Anniversary Collection gathers together Bloom's contributions to this unique publishing endeavor.

Each title features:

• Bloom's general overview of the genre and his thoughts on its development
• Bibliographic information that directs readers to additional resources for further study
• Essays written by Harold Bloom.

Individual titles: