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The Western Canonby Harold Bloom. The Western Canon. by Harold Bloom. A. The Theocratic Age: 2000 BCE-1321 CE. B. The Aristocratic Age: 1321-1832. C. The Democratic Age: 1832-1900.
Jul 13, 2016 · I have tried here to include the entire list so that you will not need to read his Western Canon in its entirety before you begin reading great books. Likewise, this list can help you to prepare to read The Western Canon –or a literary course like it–with your primary work complete.
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Like a classical philologist, Bloom divides his Canon into four “ages” or periods: The Theocratic Age (2000 BCE-1321 CE); The Aristocratic Age (1321–1832); The Democratic Age: 1832–1900); and The Chaotic Age (20th Century). You can view the complete list here.
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Jun 17, 2014 · Harold Bloom's The Western Canon is more than a required reading list—it is a “heroically brave, formidably learned” defense of the great works of literature that comprise the...
Harold Bloom has 1611 books on Goodreads with 2215856 ratings. Harold Bloom’s most popular book is Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle.
