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Post by snowman on Jun 10, 2013 14:42:22 GMT
The most common type of literature read in today’s world in the US is science fiction; it is typically about vampires and zombies. I guess you could also call is “Action Horror” or other category that the director feels it is under. The “Twilight” series saga is most common in younger teenagers, but also there really is not a limit to who may be more willing to read it. Also “The Walking Dead” has become very popular since the new hit television show “The Walking Dead” came out, based upon the book that nobody really knew about. It is showing that the cultural tradition is shifting to a more science fiction book. The books that people are reading the most these days have to do with some sort of fantasy or fairytale. With this being said the old classics still exist in today’s world, although they may not have as many readers as the new science fiction books that are being written in today’s time. My personal literary canon is scattered a little bit, I like reading about zombies and such, but I also like to read the old classics about cowboys, my two favorite books happen to be almost the same, “Ole Yeller” and “Where The Red Fern Grows” are my favorite books, but “The Walking Dead” is becoming more and more of my constant reading topic the zombie craze has currently exploded since all the hype about bath salt zombies and such. people have always been interested in the "undead" and the idea of it. another reason zombies have gotten so popular is the idea of the world ending in a survival style first person shooter. video games have made zombies a fantasy if you will. |
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Post by snowman on Jun 10, 2013 14:50:27 GMT
Literary Cannon In the United States, the population has grown a big interest towards fictional books. Survival and adventurous books have gained a lot of popularity among the population of the United States. “The Hunger Games” have become one of the Literary Canons in the United States, and caught the populations interest because people can relate to the main character that lives in poverty and was forced in a situation because of the current government that was in charge. The book also became a literary cannon because of the small town girl was selected to stand up for herself and show survival skills with lots of eventful action that keeps the reader on the edge of their seats. This reflects to the cultural traditions of the United States because of the poverty, and the government taking control of the people, leaving the people to struggle and survive on their own. These images closely reflect to the culture of today because many people can relate to this, and can share many of the same emotions the main character experiences. I consider that “Diesel power magazine” and “Dirt Wheels” are currently my personal literary canon. These are popular magazines about diesel trucks and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) that has a lot of technical information, and great reviews on diesel trucks and ATV. I believe these are my personal literary cannon because these are my current personal interest, and hobbies. Literary canons usually seem to have something to do with the situation of the country in some way. the hunger games is the perfect example. An overbearing government taken on by a poor girl in a colony. though it is slightly over the top, the message still gets across to the public. the message has to do with the new world order and the way the world is eventually coming to. |
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Post by justinmy on Jun 10, 2013 18:28:33 GMT
Justin myrick- I agree with Monroe on this being a literary canon it’s a true story of how Bin Laden was took out an he was a big part of the 9/11 attacks. It shows people we are not goin to give up no matter how long it takes. It shows a lot of patriotism to people an is a really good literary cannon What I consider to be a current literature canon in the United States is “No Easy Day”. This book is about the first-hand account of the mission that killed Osama Bin Laden. The author, Mark Owen, writes about his account of what took place that night at the compound that held the terrorist leader. The reason it is a current literary canon in the U.S. is because we, as Americans, want to know how the person that plotted and carried out the attack on the Twin Towers died. The book reflects on our culture by telling the world what the men and women, in the armed services, sacrifice and the risk they take to get the job done. The U.S. was built on patriotism and that’s what this book reflects. What I consider to be part of my literary canon are books that tell a story about the troubles or a part of life the author went through. It also includes books that are a history lesson about the U.S. The battles, wars, troubles, and success we have been through. |
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Post by justinmy on Jun 10, 2013 18:30:44 GMT
The books that the Duck Commander guys are writing are very popular and have become a part of the literary cannon in this country. The Duck Dynasty show, which they star in, has absolutely blown up in popularity also. Phil Robertson is the man that started the Duck Commander Company and he has come out with a biography that tells the whole story behind it. After people watch the show on TV they are drawn to learn more about the business and the family that is involved in it. Part of the reason people are so interested in the Robertson family is because they still have a very tight Christian family and that is not common at all these days. Maybe some people grew up in a family like that and reading Phil’s bio brings back those memories or it might just be interesting to some people that have never met a family as close as the Robertson’s. Personally I read some books, but I read magazines most of the time. I find that magazines are more informative on the things that I am in to and that interest me. When I do read books they are biographies or just true stories about real life. |
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Post by justinmy on Jun 10, 2013 18:36:11 GMT
The books that the Duck Commander guys are writing are very popular and have become a part of the literary cannon in this country. The Duck Dynasty show, which they star in, has absolutely blown up in popularity also. Phil Robertson is the man that started the Duck Commander Company and he has come out with a biography that tells the whole story behind it. After people watch the show on TV they are drawn to learn more about the business and the family that is involved in it. Part of the reason people are so interested in the Robertson family is because they still have a very tight Christian family and that is not common at all these days. Maybe some people grew up in a family like that and reading Phil’s bio brings back those memories or it might just be interesting to some people that have never met a family as close as the Robertson’s. Personally I read some books, but I read magazines most of the time. I find that magazines are more informative on the things that I am in to and that interest me. When I do read books they are biographies or just true stories about real life. |
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Post by justinmy on Jun 10, 2013 18:45:15 GMT
The most common type of literature read in today’s world in the US is science fiction; it is typically about vampires and zombies. I guess you could also call is “Action Horror” or other category that the director feels it is under. The “Twilight” series saga is most common in younger teenagers, but also there really is not a limit to who may be more willing to read it. Also “The Walking Dead” has become very popular since the new hit television show “The Walking Dead” came out, based upon the book that nobody really knew about. It is showing that the cultural tradition is shifting to a more science fiction book. The books that people are reading the most these days have to do with some sort of fantasy or fairytale. With this being said the old classics still exist in today’s world, although they may not have as many readers as the new science fiction books that are being written in today’s time. My personal literary canon is scattered a little bit, I like reading about zombies and such, but I also like to read the old classics about cowboys, my two favorite books happen to be almost the same, “Ole Yeller” and “Where The Red Fern Grows” are my favorite books, but “The Walking Dead” is becoming more and more of my constant reading topics |
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Post by justinmy on Jun 10, 2013 18:46:28 GMT
Literary Canon The book "Twilight" is currently a literary canon in the United States. This is most likely due to the large amount of young readers and people who like vampires and ware wolves in America. The series of books seems to be aimed toward the young reading group of people and nerds. This shows how things in the country go through trends. The first Twilight was published in 2005 and the series didn’t explode until a few years later. Once the movie came out it was like an epidemic and the books sold off the shelves. If I were to think of a personal literary canon for myself I would have to say anything that was automotive. I prefer racing magazines and high performance magazines. The only magazines I subscribe to is circle track magazine and Diesel Word magazine. Circle track covers small tracks across the country and interviews the drivers. Diesel world shows modifications that people have done to they’re personal trucks and new upgrades offered for trucks. The reason I am interested in that than people magazine is that these are magazines about people who are like me and not celebrities. Because I could care less about how famous people live but it is cool to see stories about normal everyday people doing way they love to do. |
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Post by ddupree on Jun 10, 2013 22:35:55 GMT
The most common type of literature read in today’s world in the US is science fiction; it is typically about vampires and zombies. I guess you could also call is “Action Horror” or other category that the director feels it is under. The “Twilight” series saga is most common in younger teenagers, but also there really is not a limit to who may be more willing to read it. Also “The Walking Dead” has become very popular since the new hit television show “The Walking Dead” came out, based upon the book that nobody really knew about. It is showing that the cultural tradition is shifting to a more science fiction book. The books that people are reading the most these days have to do with some sort of fantasy or fairytale. With this being said the old classics still exist in today’s world, although they may not have as many readers as the new science fiction books that are being written in today’s time. My personal literary canon is scattered a little bit, I like reading about zombies and such, but I also like to read the old classics about cowboys, my two favorite books happen to be almost the same, “Ole Yeller” and “Where The Red Fern Grows” are my favorite books, but “The Walking Dead” is becoming more and more of my constant reading topics I agree that the most common type of literature read today is about zombies or vampires. I have to say though most of the most popular book franchises all have to contribute there fame to the movies of television shows that are based around them. The books that are being read by the public these days are more science fiction based or fantasy based novels that readers chose to read. The books "Ole Yeller" and "Where the Red Fern Grows are two great examples of classic literature that is being forgotten by this new generation of readers. |
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Post by ddupree on Jun 10, 2013 22:53:00 GMT
What literature do you consider to be part of the United States' current literary canon, and why? In the United States the book The Great Gatsby is a huge literary canon. Due to the new movie that just came out, the old story that most people read in high school has became a huge reader for all ages! The sales on the book The Great Gatsby has increased to nearly double what they were before the movie was made. How do those selections reflect the cultural tradition of the United States? The Great Gatsby was written in the roaring 20`s, known for partying and living life to the fullest. Since the movie has came out there has been more people living up life. The book can be reflected by the richer group of people in the United States. On account that is who the c characters in the book were. What do you consider to be part of your personal literary canon? I consider anything in relationship with rough life and western life to be part of my literary canon. I am a fan of the Little House on the Prairie books, and other novels of that that genre! I enjoy literature about people growing up in hard times and making ends meet. They always seem to hold my interest better than others. The book the Great Gatsby is a great example of a literary canon. It has had two movies made about it. the most recent of course this past year. The book does do a great job at depicting the area it is written with all the large parties that are describe in the book. It is a true literary canon that is for all ages in every generation. |
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Post by ddupree on Jun 10, 2013 23:12:00 GMT
Starting in late year 2005 the book Twilight came know to readers across the nation. This book consisted of epic battles between vampires and wolves. There are two sides Jacob and Edward. Jacob is this small town guy who just so happen to be a ware wolf. Edward is the new kid in town with his family and them just so happen to be vampires. Young females love the movies and few know males like it also. This started a whole new vibe of ware wolves vs. vampires. Later movies and more books came into the picture. This got the young generations attention quickly. This gets young men attention because the little action and the dominance it shows to see who better, vampires or ware wolf is. Young female like the movie because it’s also a fight for love, the two Edward and Jacob finds out they like the same girl so there is a little romance that catches there attention. This is kind of a normal reflection to the culture two opposites fighting. Personally I like action/comics. When I grew up I was in love with Batman. Batman is the only true superhero. As you look at all the original superheroes they will have some kind of powers. When you look at Batman he does not have any super powers. He has different fighting techniques. Then there is the Joker he gives you a laugh with being a villain. Also he haves a very nice ride to top all the rest. |
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Post by ddupree on Jun 10, 2013 23:45:37 GMT
A literary canon could be one of many things. Marvel comic books have been a long time literary canon in the U.S. These comics include “The Green Lantern”, “Wolverine”, and “Captain America.” These selections, among others, have remained popular to people because of the story. The thought of a dramatic change into something as significant as a super hero is a dream In many American hearts. Americans constantly look for a hero of some sort to save them from their problems, and many comic reading people want to become these heroes. Comic books opened a whole new realm of literature, helping to shape the culture of America today. Everyone can choose their own personal literary canon. If I were to choose my personal canon it would be fiction and adventure novels. James Patterson is the king of this canon in my opinion. Patterson’s books include many nerve racking, edgy novels. Some of my favorite James Patterson books are the Alex Cross series. I like these books because they keep the mystery of what could happen next throughout the entire work. True literary canons do not have to be just books or novels. Comics have been around for decades and the story of the characters that they depict are what drives the fans that follow them. Some comic book stories are more popular than some of the most recent book series like twilight simply because they have been around longer. Comics one could say is somewhat the bread an butter of the U.S. literature world. Comics have been use to entertain children of all ages, cleaning guides for a soldiers weapon in the field, and used to help with directions on how to put something together. Comics are a literary canon of there own and one does have the right to choose there own literary canon. |
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Post by snowman on Jun 11, 2013 13:27:40 GMT
Starting in late year 2005 the book Twilight came know to readers across the nation. This book consisted of epic battles between vampires and wolves. There are two sides Jacob and Edward. Jacob is this small town guy who just so happen to be a ware wolf. Edward is the new kid in town with his family and them just so happen to be vampires. Young females love the movies and few know males like it also. This started a whole new vibe of ware wolves vs. vampires. Later movies and more books came into the picture. This got the young generations attention quickly. This gets young men attention because the little action and the dominance it shows to see who better, vampires or ware wolf is. Young female like the movie because it’s also a fight for love, the two Edward and Jacob finds out they like the same girl so there is a little romance that catches there attention. This is kind of a normal reflection to the culture two opposites fighting. Personally I like action/comics. When I grew up I was in love with Batman. Batman is the only true superhero. As you look at all the original superheroes they will have some kind of powers. When you look at Batman he does not have any super powers. He has different fighting techniques. Then there is the Joker he gives you a laugh with being a villain. Also he haves a very nice ride to top all the rest. People around the world, especially in the US, people are suckers for a love story. it was only natural when a new star crossed lovers story came about it blew up in a hurry. Like romeo and Juliet, the drama of a vampire and a normal girl being in love draws the attention of the hearts of young Americans. The truth is almost everyone wants to be part of what "cant" or "shouldn't" be right. Though twilight was huge, it was just the beginning of the vampire love cannon, spawning tv shows and books like teen wolf, true blood ect. |
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Post by snowman on Jun 11, 2013 13:41:00 GMT
What I consider to be a current literature canon in the United States is “No Easy Day”. This book is about the first-hand account of the mission that killed Osama Bin Laden. The author, Mark Owen, writes about his account of what took place that night at the compound that held the terrorist leader. The reason it is a current literary canon in the U.S. is because we, as Americans, want to know how the person that plotted and carried out the attack on the Twin Towers died. The book reflects on our culture by telling the world what the men and women, in the armed services, sacrifice and the risk they take to get the job done. The U.S. was built on patriotism and that’s what this book reflects. What I consider to be part of my literary canon are books that tell a story about the troubles or a part of life the author went through. It also includes books that are a history lesson about the U.S. The battles, wars, troubles, and success we have been through. Its only natural for Americans to be drawn to things that are going on in the world around them. so when a book comes out about American justice against a terrorist, it grows very quickly. not only that but Americans are drawn also to military and war. battles against the evil could be a canon in itself. once you look into it most of the stories people are interested has some sort of trouble or conflict. |
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Post by ddupree on Jun 11, 2013 13:46:18 GMT
The books that the Duck Commander guys are writing are very popular and have become a part of the literary cannon in this country. The Duck Dynasty show, which they star in, has absolutely blown up in popularity also. Phil Robertson is the man that started the Duck Commander Company and he has come out with a biography that tells the whole story behind it. After people watch the show on TV they are drawn to learn more about the business and the family that is involved in it. Part of the reason people are so interested in the Robertson family is because they still have a very tight Christian family and that is not common at all these days. Maybe some people grew up in a family like that and reading Phil’s bio brings back those memories or it might just be interesting to some people that have never met a family as close as the Robertson’s. Personally I read some books, but I read magazines most of the time. I find that magazines are more informative on the things that I am in to and that interest me. When I do read books they are biographies or just true stories about real life. I agree that the Duck Dynasty books are becoming a literary canon in this country do to the shows popularity. The books would give the fans better incite into were the business started and how far it has come over the years. The fact that the family is a tight Christian family does catch peoples attention since there is not a lot of shows that depict good family values and morels. |
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Post by coreyrowland51 on Jun 11, 2013 13:54:01 GMT
Literary Canon The United States has a huge selection of fictional novels that are popular among today’s society. Some are old and some are brand new. One of the literary canons of today’s generation would have to be Harry Potter. These books have sold millions of copies and have been made into multi-billion dollar movies. Its popularity comes from the well written story that follows a young wizard kid through his adulthood as he fights against an evil force. The story has an intriguing plot that keeps readers interested. Harry Potter’s story reflects on the United States views of magic and wizardry. It also tries to relate to the teenage generation going through school. The story of Harry Potter has become very popular and will probably remain so for a long time. One of my pieces in my literary canon is The Hunger Games. The story is well written and the plot holds on to your attention. The story of the young girls fight to survive is very intriguing. Every aspect of the book is detailed and makes you feel as though you are living the story making it one of my favorites. |
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