Judging what belongs in a canon of literature is subjective. However, books that are "in the canon" are generally considered by most scholars to have great artistic merit and to be among the most important and influential books ever written. The canon continues to be debated.
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Judging what belongs in a canon of literature is subjective. However, books that are "in the canon" are generally considered by most scholars to have great artistic merit and to be among the most important and influential books ever written. The canon continues to be debated.
As society changes, standards for what is considered "good" literature will change, too.
A canon of literature is a collection of literary works that are deemed the most important of their time period.
In literary terms, a canon is a highly respected body of work.
The best books in a genre
The best books in a genre
people shouldn't expect the debate about what belongs in the canon to be resolved soon.
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A modern sci-fi graphic novel would be least likely to be included in the canon of Western literature, as the canon traditionally consists of classic works from the past that have withstood the test of time and have influenced subsequent literature and culture.