Canon in Formation: The 1950–60s in American Literature
Canon in Formation: The 1950–60s in American Literature
Author(s): Reet SoolSubject(s): Literary Texts
Published by: Tartu Ülikooli Kirjastus
Summary/Abstract: In this essay, I shall proceed from the etymology of the Greek word ‘canon’ in its historical formation, i.e. before 900; ME, OE < L < Gk kanōn, a measuring rod or a rule, later extended to designate a list or a catalogue, and then to denote the books of the Bible recognized by Christian church as genuine.
Journal: Interlitteraria
- Issue Year: XV/2010
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 300-311
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English