- Presents the most important 20th-century criticism on major works from "The Odyssey through modern literature- The critical essays reflect a variety of schools of criticism- Contains critical biographies, notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, and an index- Introductory essay by Harold Bloom
- ISBN10 0451028554
- ISBN13 9780451028556
- Publish Date 1 April 1968 (first published 1 September 1958)
- Publish Status Temporarily Withdrawn
- Out of Print 13 December 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Signet Book
- Format Paperback (US Mass Market)
- Language English