Catch-22
Joseph Heller
(Author) Harold BloomJoseph Heller's World War II satire, ""Catch-22"", poses the moral dilemma of how to remain sane in an insane world. When it was first published in 1961, the novel not only became a modern-day classic, but it also introduced the Catch-22 catchphrase into everyday vernacular. Joseph Heller's ""Catch-22, New Edition"" offers a varied selection of full-length essays, a detailed chronology, and a thorough index that provide an ideal critical companion for readers hoping to broaden their appreciation of Heller's modern masterpiece.
Harold Bloom
Harold Bloom (1930-2019) was a renowned literary critic and scholar, best known for his work "The Anxiety of Influence" which explores the relationship between poets and their predecessors. His dense, allusive writing style and focus on the concept of literary influence revolutionized the study of literature.
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