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New voices vs. tradition
Artistic merit vs. popularity
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Bloom argues that the Western literary canon is shaped by the influence of great writers who have a lasting impact on succeeding generations. He emphasizes the importance of reading and engaging with these canonical works to understand the broader cultural and intellectual traditions that have shaped our society. Bloom also suggests that there is a hierarchy of literary greatness within the canon, with certain authors holding more influence and significance than others.
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What does the existing western literary canon exclude that is one criticism of it?
One criticism of the existing Western literary canon is that it mostly excludes women and minorities.
Is there complete consensus about what should be included in the Western literary canon?
Western literary societies have a large amount of consensus on which works should be included in the literary canon. However sometimes up to 10% of these may be disagreed upon. This number changes as the make up of literary societies and academia changes from year to year.
The works Moby Dick belong to what western literary?
canon
What is one criticism of the existing western literacy canon?
One criticism of the existing Western literary canon is that it does not represent women and minorities well.
What of these might be considered points of argument regarding making changes to the Western literary canon?
New voices vs. tradition Artistic merit vs. popularity
What did critic Harold bloom suggests that the literary canon is self-evident because works of quality?
Get read again and again
What did critic Harold bloom suggests that the literary canon is self evident because works of quality?
get read again and agian
Is greek vs roman considered points of argument regarding making changes to the western literary canon?
Tradition vs. diversity,Popularity vs. aesthetic value
Which of the following is not true of the Western literary canon?
Everyone agrees on which works should be included in it
A concern related to most versions of the western literary canon?
It reflects the tastes and values of the ruling class
The works Moby Dick, A Doll's House, and King Lear all belong to the western literary?
Type your answeThe works Moby Dick, A Doll's House, and King Lear all belong to the western literary _________.A.genreB.do-not-read listC.canonD.licensing bodyr here...
Which is not true about a literary canon?
"A literary canon is always changing. New excellent works of literature are being added all the time" is a statement that is not true about a literary canon.
