Harold Bloom

BLOOM, HAROLD, 1930 to 2019

Harold Bloom

American literary critic, scholar, and writer.

Books
7
Editions tracked
10
First editions
7
Nationality
United States
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Reading guide

Harold Bloom books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1973The Anxiety of InfluenceOxford University Press
  2. 1994The Western CanonHarcourt, Brace
  3. 1996J.D. Salinger's the Catcher in the RyeChelsea House
  4. 1998ShakespeareRiverhead Books
  5. 2000How to Read and WhyScribner
  6. 2001Elie Wiesel's NightChelsea House
  7. 2006Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451Chelsea House
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What order should I read Harold Bloom's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Anxiety of Influence (1973), then The Western Canon (1994) and J.D. Salinger's the Catcher in the Rye (1996). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Harold Bloom's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Anxiety of Influence, first published in 1973.

When was Harold Bloom born?

Harold Bloom was born in 1930 and died in 2019.

How many Harold Bloom books does MyVolumes track?

We track 7 books by Harold Bloom across 10 editions, 7 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Harold Bloom book is a first edition?

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