Harold Bloom Biography

Harold Bloom biography

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NAME: Harold Bloom
OCCUPATION: Literary Critic, Writer
BIRTH DATE: July 11, 1930 (Age: 82)
EDUCATION: Cornell University, Yale University
PLACE OF BIRTH: New York, New York
ZODIAC SIGN: Cancer

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Harold Bloom is an American literary critic widely known for his original theories on the creation of literature, particularly poetry.

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Born in 1930 in New York City, literary critic Harold Bloom is widely known for his original theories on the creation of literature, particularly poetry. He has taught at both Yale and New York University.