blog prompt #6

I would personally define "Western canon" as recent literature. In the article is says " "canon" of great masterpieces needs urgent revision. The implications of such revision are, of course, basic and affect considerably more than literature" Which I think means that western canon involves more than just literature but has to do with conflicts between countries. Also that we need to look at the cituations that are going on between these countries and solve them. If I were to ruled the world the Literature in my canon would not be so negative to other countries.  
     



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