Best Known For:The book The Anxiety of Influence
Breakthrough:Published The Anxiety of Influence, which became a foundational text in modern literary criticism in 1973
10 Quick Facts About Harold Bloom
- Full Name: Harold Bloom
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book The Anxiety of Influence
- Date of Birth: July 11, 1930
- Age: 96 years old
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Jeanne Gould
- Specialization: Academic / Educator and Author / Writer
- Net Worth: $170,000-$7,353,000 (Estimated range)
Harold Bloom Age
Harold Bloom is about 96 years old as of 2026. Harold Bloom was born in 1930.
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Education
His educational background includes studies at Cornell University and Yale University.
- Cornell University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Period: 1951
- Yale University
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Period: 1955
Career & Work
Harold Bloom's career includes professional roles with Yale University.
Organization: Yale University
Role: Professor
Period: 1955–2019
Details: New Haven
Rise to Fame
Harold Bloom rose to prominence for his role for the book The Anxiety of Influence.
Notable Works
Notable works include The Anxiety of Influence and The Western Canon.
- Book: The Anxiety of Influence (Author, 1973)
- Book: The Western Canon (Author, 1994)
Harold Bloom Family & Relationships
- Father: William Bloom
- Mother: Paula Lev
Personal Information
- Full Name: Harold Bloom
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 11, 1930
- Age: 96
- Birthday: July 11
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
Family & Relationships
- Father: William Bloom
- Mother: Paula Lev
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Jeanne Gould
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $69,000–$385,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $170,000–$7,353,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Professional employment and other applicable income
Related Biographies
- Jeanne Gould (Spouse • Wife)
