The Bright Book of Life: Novels to Read and Reread [Hardcover] Bloom, Harold

Description: The Bright Book of Life: Novels to Read and Reread [Hardcover] Bloom, Harold Product Overview Format: Hardcover, Deckle Edge America's most original and controversial literary critic writes trenchantly about forty-eight masterworks spanning the Western tradition—from Don Quixote to Wuthering Heights to Invisible Man—in his first book devoted exclusively to narrative fiction.In this valedictory volume, Yale professor Harold Bloom—who for more than half a century was regarded as America's most daringly original and controversial literary critic—gives us his only book devoted entirely to the art of the novel. With his hallmark percipience, remarkable scholarship, and extraordinary devotion to sublimity, Bloom offers meditations on forty- eight essential works spanning the Western canon, from Don Quixote to Book of Numbers; from Wuthering Heights to Absalom, Absalom!; from Les Misérables to Blood Meridian; from Vanity Fair to Invisible Man. Here are trenchant appreciations of fiction by, among many others, Austen, Balzac, Dickens, Tolstoy, James, Conrad, Lawrence, Le Guin, and Sebald. Whether you have already read these books, plan to, or simply care about the importance and power of fiction, Harold Bloom is your unparalleled guide to understanding literature with new intimacy. Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf (November 24, 2020) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 544 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525657266 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 62 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.02 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.53 x 1.53 x 9.53 inches Best Sellers Rank: #301,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #55 in Comparative Literature #81 in Modern Literary Criticism #291 in General Books & Reading #55 in Comparative Literature Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay a lot for your shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!

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