Anxiety of Influence
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Harold Bloom's book, whose key idea is that poets are burdened by past masters, striving to imitate and eventually overcome them to develop their own creativity.
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Dante Livestream #9 (Wednesday, June 24 10AM)
Predictive History
Harold Bloom's book, whose key idea is that poets are burdened by past masters, striving to imitate and eventually overcome them to develop their own creativity.
Dante #9: Hell Cantos 32-34, Purgatory Cantos 1-4
Predictive History
A famous book by Harold Bloom, discussing how aspiring poets cope with the influence of their predecessors by attempting to surpass them, leading to unique creativity.