The democratic age mourns the value of human beings.

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In "The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages," Harold Bloom reflects on the state of democracy and its implications for the value of individuals. He suggests that the democratic era often overlooks or diminishes the importance of human beings, focusing instead on collective ideologies. This leads to a collective sense of mourning for the unique contributions and worth of each person, as the emphasis shifts from individual greatness...

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