Great literature will insist upon its self-sufficiency in the face of the worthiest causes
In "The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages," Harold Bloom argues that great literature possesses a unique self-sufficiency that remains unaffected by external societal issues or causes. This perspective emphasizes that literary works should be appreciated for their intrinsic value, rather than their relevance to contemporary moral or political debates. Bloom implies that the enduring power of literature stands independently of the causes it may be seen to...