Is classic literature dead , A Professor Explains

Some books are said to be literary while others aren t but what makes the difference What is it that determines which books are literature and which ones aren t Who decides which books and plays and poems get taught in our English classes Well, let s talk about it. 00:00 Intro 00:57 What is the literary canon 09:21 Who decides 15:01 Who shapes culture 21:39 What s the alternative 26:48 Wrapup and poem Armchair Egyptology Companion Video: Channel: Twitter: TheLitCritGuy s Channel: Twitter: The bookshelf tour is part of the Extra Stuff videos made available to my 5andup Patro