The Western Canon

The Western Canon The Books and School of the Ages

Main Market Ed.

Paperback (25 Aug 1995)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This is a brilliant and provocative celebration of the great books that form the western literary tradition. Bloom focuses on 26 writers, placing Shakespeare at the centre of the canon and examines his work in relation to other writers such as Beckett.

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Papermac (Do Not Use)

Papermac (Do Not Use)

Macmillan is the hardback imprint of Pan Macmillan and publishes major British and international fiction authors as well as serious history, biography & memoir, politics, sport and current affairs. It also publishes a wide variety of annuals and series.

Book information

ISBN: 9780333639528
Publisher: Macmillan
Imprint: Papermac (Do Not Use)
Pub date:
Edition: Main Market Ed.
DEWEY: 809
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 578
Weight: 880g
Height: 234mm
Width: 153mm
Spine width: 44mm