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What was Allan Bloom's early life like?
Allan Bloom was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1930 to second-generation Jewish parents who were both social workers.
Did Allan Bloom have any siblings?
The couple had a daughter, Lucille, two years earlier.
Where was Allan Bloom educated?
Allan Bloom graduated from the University of Chicago.
Did allan bloom go to any other schools besides the university of chicago?
the École Normale Supérieure in Paris
Who else did Allan Bloom  study under in the École Normale Supérieure in Paris?
Alan Bloom studied under the influential Hegelian philosopher Alexandre Kojève in Paris.
Tell me something interesting about Allan bloom?
Examinations of Allan Bloom's works reveal a direct connection between the two types of expression, which reflect his view of philosophy and the role of the philosopher in political life.
Did Allan Bloom  write any essays?
Allan Bloom's first book was a collection of three essays on Shakespeare's plays, Shakespeare's Politics.
Did Allan Bloom write any other essays besides his collection of three essays on Shakespeare's plays, Shakespeare's Politics.?
Allan Bloom's translation and essay on the Republic is radically different in many important aspects from the previous translations and interpretations of the Republic.

Question: What was he known for?
Self-contained rewrite: What was Allan Bloom known for besides his collection of three essays on Shakespeare's plays, Shakespeare's Politics and his essay The Republic of Plato?