
Canonical Literary Works
Canonical Literary Works
Introduction: Timeless masterpieces that transcend eras, reflecting profound human experiences and artistic excellence.
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Epics & Mythology
Foundational narratives shaping cultural identities.
(Examples: The Iliad by Homer, The Epic of Gilgamesh, Classic of Mountains and Seas) -
Novelistic Classics
Realism (War and Peace by Tolstoy), modernism (Ulysses by Joyce), postmodern experiments (One Hundred Years of Solitude by García Márquez). -
Poetry & Drama
Shakespeare’s plays (Hamlet), classical Chinese poetry (Li Bai’s Selected Poems), and spiritual verse (Gitanjali by Tagore).