Sort of. As I understand it, it’s a collection of noteworthy works, generally agreed upon. For example, many of Shakespeare’s plays are considered part of the “literary canon” because so many people, over so many years, have agreed that they’re very good.
Jimmy, what does CANON mean? Rules or standards?
Sort of. As I understand it, it’s a collection of noteworthy works, generally agreed upon. For example, many of Shakespeare’s plays are considered part of the “literary canon” because so many people, over so many years, have agreed that they’re very good.
I got you, Jimmy. Something like classics, 经典之作，like Chinese 四大名著，such as 红楼梦，西游记，水浒传，三国演义，am I right?
Yep!