Quotes Donut - I define influence simply as literary love, tempered by defense. The defenses vary from poet to poet. But the overwhelming presence of love is vital to understanding how great literature works.

I define influence simply as literary love, tempered by defense. The defenses va... - Harold Bloom - Quotes Donut

Written By Harold Bloom

I define influence simply as literary love, tempered by defense. The defenses vary from poet to poet. But the overwhelming presence of love is vital to understanding how great literature works.

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