Do both Harold Bloom and Ivor Gurney share success in the literary realm of careers?
Harold Bloom Harold Bloom (born July 11, 1930) is an American literary critic and Sterling Professor of Humanities at Yale University. Since the publication of his first book in 1959, Bloom has written more than forty books, including twenty books of literary criticism, several books discussing religion, and a novel. He has edited hundreds of anthologies concerning numerous literary and philosophical figures for the Chelsea House publishing firm. Bloom's books have been translated into more than 40 languages.
Ray Bloom Ray Bloom (born George Raymond Bloom, 13 September 1941, Aston, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England) was an English first-class cricketer, who played one match for Yorkshire in 1964. A left-handed batsman, he made his solitary appearance against Kent at Dover, scoring two runs before being bowled by Derek Underwood in his only innings, and taking two catches.