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The Value of The Canon

Irving Howe argues in his article that a canon of classic works is valuable for providing cultural literacy and a shared foundation of knowledge. He acknowledges criticism of canons for being exclusionary but believes the answer is not abandoning canons but making them more inclusive by adding works from diverse groups. A revised canon can strengthen education and cultural cohesion while also embracing a wider range of voices.

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The Value of The Canon

Irving Howe argues in his article that a canon of classic works is valuable for providing cultural literacy and a shared foundation of knowledge. He acknowledges criticism of canons for being exclusionary but believes the answer is not abandoning canons but making them more inclusive by adding works from diverse groups. A revised canon can strengthen education and cultural cohesion while also embracing a wider range of voices.

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The Value of the Canon

Howe, Irving
The New Republic; Feb 18, 1991; 204, 7; ABI/INFORM Global
pg. 40

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