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William Marx, "Libraries of the Mind" (Princeton UP, 2025)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Cultural Bias and the Canon: A Reflection on Literary Production

This chapter delves into the biases and cultural influences that shape the literary canon, focusing on the restricted access to classical Greek literature and the prevalence of tragic narratives. The speakers critique world literature's definition and visibility, especially concerning Iranian literature's fight for global recognition.

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