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The Literary Canon Before Its Official Birth: The Young Feltrinelli Prize in the Moral Imagination

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The literary canon is a body of works that are considered to be the most important and influential in a particular language or culture. It is often used as a way to teach students about literature and to introduce them to the great writers of the past. However, the literary canon is not a static entity. It is constantly evolving, as new works are added and others are removed.

Petrarch and Boccaccio in the First Commentaries on Dante’s Commedia: A Literary Canon Before its Official Birth (Young Feltrinelli Prize in the Moral Sciences)

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The Young Feltrinelli Prize is an international literary award that is given to young writers who demonstrate a commitment to social justice and the moral imagination. The prize was founded in 1979 by Giangiacomo Feltrinelli, an Italian publisher and political activist. Feltrinelli believed that literature had the power to change the world, and he wanted to encourage young writers to use their talents to make a difference.

The Young Feltrinelli Prize has been awarded to some of the most important writers of our time, including Salman Rushdie, Nadine Gordimer, and Javier Marías. These writers have all used their work to explore the most pressing social and political issues of our time, and they have helped to shape the way we think about the world.

The Moral Imagination

The moral imagination is the ability to see the world from the perspective of others and to understand their experiences. It is a key element of empathy, and it is essential for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world.

The Young Feltrinelli Prize is awarded to writers who demonstrate a commitment to the moral imagination. These writers are able to see the world from the perspective of others, and they are able to understand their experiences. They are also able to use their writing to explore the most pressing social and political issues of our time.

The Literary Canon

The Young Feltrinelli Prize is not only a prestigious literary award, but it is also an important contribution to the literary canon. The prize helps to identify and promote the work of young writers who are committed to social justice and the moral imagination. These writers are the future of literature, and they will help to shape the way we think about the world for generations to come.

The literary canon is a constantly evolving body of work. It is important to recognize that the canon is not static, and that it is influenced by the social and political context in which it is created. The Young Feltrinelli Prize is an important contribution to the literary canon, and it helps to ensure that the voices of young writers who are committed to social justice and the moral imagination are heard.

Petrarch and Boccaccio in the First Commentaries on Dante’s Commedia: A Literary Canon Before its Official Birth (Young Feltrinelli Prize in the Moral Sciences)

by Aaron Fisher

4.7 out of 5