Harold BloomOne mark of originality that can win canonical status for a literary work is strangeness that we either never altogether assimilate, or that becomes such a given that we are blinded to its idiosyncrasies.
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The definition of originality means something different to everyone. It depends on the person, the context, and the situation you are in. What’s more, originality can be seen as a quality, or it can be used as an adjective to describe an idea or object. This is why it can be difficult to define what originality is all about.
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