= Anxiety of influence
{wiki=Anxiety_of_influence}
The term "anxiety of influence" was coined by literary critic Harold Bloom in his 1973 book **"The Anxiety of Influence: A Theory of Poetry."** Bloom's concept revolves around the idea that poets and writers experience a deep-seated anxiety stemming from their awareness of the influence of previous authors on their work. This creates a tension between the desire to be original and the inevitable impact that earlier literary figures have on their writing.
Back to article page