manifold (MANY) allusions

"The Closing of the American Mind" is essential reading for understanding Bloom's thought and the decay of the modern university. It was the first of what might loosely be called the "anti-PC" books, and the only one offering an intellectual diagnosis of the problem along with a sound antidote. With its manifold allusions to the Great Books and their authors, the book itself is a marvelous affirmation of its thesis that the great texts and writers can shed much light on the issues that face us today.


In vain objects stand leagues off and assume manifold shapes,



manifold (MANY) Hide phonetics
adjective FORMAL
many and of several different types:
Despite her manifold faults, she was a strong leader.


allusion Hide phonetics
noun [C]
something that is said or written that intentionally makes you think of a particular thing or person: ━━ n. ほのめかし, 遠回しの言及 ((to)); 引喩(ゆ).
The film is full of allusions to Hitchcock.
Her novels are packed with literary allusions.

allusive Hide phonetics
adjective FORMAL
containing a lot of allusions:
Her music is witty, ironic and allusive.