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Canon

Definition

(literary/formal) A general law or principle, especially one that is accepted as true and unchanging. In literature, a canon refers to a body of works that are considered to be the most important and influential in a particular field or period. Often used to describe the works of a particular author or the principles of a particular art form.

Example Sentences

1The canon of Shakespeare's plays is still widely studied and performed today, and is considered to be a cornerstone of English literature.
2The artist's use of bold colors and geometric shapes was a deliberate challenge to the traditional canon of representational art.
3The concept of a literary canon is often seen as being in tension with the idea of a more inclusive and diverse literary heritage.
4The canon of Western classical music is dominated by the works of a few major composers, such as Bach and Beethoven.
5There is ongoing debate among scholars about the nature and scope of the biblical canon, and how it should be interpreted.

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