Episode Notes: Literary Legends: Challenging the Canon and the Cult of Authorship

Introduction to Literary Legends

- Literary legends: Authors are highly regarded, often considered untouchable and revered.

- Importance of reevaluation: Encourages questioning and critical analysis of these figures and their works.

The Canon: An Arbitrary Selection

- Subjectivity and bias: The literary canon is influenced by social, cultural, and political forces, often favouring white male authors from Western backgrounds.

- Exclusion of diverse voices: Marginalizes contributions from other cultures and underrepresented communities.

The Cult of Authorship: Demystifying the Icon

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