LITERATURE AND THE CANON

English IIIFall 2013

J. Schwartz

Thanks to D. Pogreba

What is the difference between writing that is considered literature and writing that is considered entertainment?Literature is defined as “written material such as poetry, novels, essays, etc. especially works of imagination characterized by excellence of style and expression and by themes of general or enduring interest” (Collins English Dictionary).

WHAT IS LITERATURE?

WHAT IS THE PU R PO SE O F L ITER ATU RE?

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WHAT IS THE CANON

A group of “select” literature approved by a select group of people who make decisions for what qualifies.

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ARGUMENTS AGAINST THE CANON

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