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literary canon

 

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Literary Canon

Description:

The term "literary canon" refers to a collection of works that are considered to be the most important and influential in a particular field of literature or period. The literary canon serves as a guide for what is traditionally valued and studied in academia.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

1. The works of Shakespeare are widely recognized as a cornerstone of the literary canon.

2. Jane Austen's novels have secured a place in the literary canon of the 19th century.

As an adjective:

1. The literary canon works are often studied in English literature courses.

2. The professor recommended a few canon authors for further reading.

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