Charlie Rose Science Series
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by Thomas L. Friedman
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by Thomas L. Friedman
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07/11/2000
Harold Bloom
A conversation with Harold Bloom
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Yale professor Harold Bloom on his love of literature and his book "How to Read and Why".
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Hahah, he used to teach at my school. I idolized him as an undergrad and went in to say hi...I think he either made a pass at me or the girl who was with me...not sure which one. Still a great critic!
Evesdropping on a conversation between two great practitioners of discourse is a wonderful ability facilitated by the internet. While Harold Bloom gives us reasons to doubt the promise of the internet, I must remember that in my small town with no access to books written by authors of his quality the internet opens the door. Sites like CharlieRose.com turns on the light.
Ok, his hair needs fixing in the first part of the interview. Good job, Charlie, on getting your make-up artist to take care of that. Other than that, Harold Bloom is an erudite man who happens to be right all of the time. He has earned the right to put on airs while simultaneously attending to the difficult questions put forth by Mr. Rose. I believe that Harold Bloom is justified in fearing the death of the solitude enjoyment of a novel.