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Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human
The Invention of the Human
by Harold Bloom · 1998 · 768 pages
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About This Book
Harold Bloom analyzes all thirty-eight of William Shakespeare's plays, arguing that the playwright fundamentally created the modern concept of human personality. The work explores the psychological depth of iconic characters like Hamlet and Falstaff, positing that their capacity for self-reflection shaped Western consciousness.
Book Details
Published
1998
Pages
768
Language
en
ISBN
9781573221207
Awards & Recognition
National Book Award Finalist (1998)National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist (1998)ALA Notable Book
Audiobook Available
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Narrated by Harold Bloom
