Albert Camus

Bloom's Modern Critical Views

by Harold Bloom (Editor)

A collection of essays discuss the works of the novelist and philosopher Albert Camus, and comments on his use of ethics and imagery.

Genres: Criticism

195 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1987

About the author

Harold Bloom was an American literary critic and the Sterling Professor of Humanities at Yale University. In 2017, Bloom was called "probably the most famous literary critic in the English-speaking world." After publishing his first book in 1959, Bloom wrote more than 50 books, including over 40 books of literary criticism, several books discussing religion, and one novel. He edited hundreds of anthologies concerning numerous literary and philosophical figures for the Chelsea House publishing firm. Bloom's books have been translated into more than 40 languages. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1995.
Bloom was a defender of the traditional Western canon at a time when literature departments were focusing on what he derided as the "school of resentment" (multiculturalists, feminists, Marxists, and others). He was educated at Yale University, the University of Cambridge, and Cornell University.

Reviews

[Joseph Carrabis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like what I've read of Camus' work so I decided to read what others thought of him. Fascinating, interesting and educational. However, this is not a book for the casual reader and definitely not something for someone looking for a few bon mots to drop into some party conversation. Read Camus first, then this book. Preferably with Camus' work side by side.