#literary canon

Is the "classic canon" just a list of dead white men that no one under 30 actually enjoys?

Does classic literature deserve its pedestal, or is it just overhyped old writing?

Has classic literature become chronically overrated, or am I missing the point?

Is the "classic literature" ladder worth climbing if you're just starting out?

Why does the literary canon feel so rigid and out of touch?

Is classic literature genuinely brilliant, or are we all just faking it because we’re afraid of sounding dumb?

Are classic novels objectively better, or are boomers just gatekeeping an outdated canon?

Do we overvalue "classic" books just because we’re told they’re important?

Should we stop pretending classic literature is always better than modern novels?