Canon
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Books
A canon of 5000 works (novels, poetry, drama, nonfiction, epics), in chronological order. Marked read from my Reading log.
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Short Stories
A canon of 5000 short stories, in chronological order. Marked read from my Reading log.
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A canon of 3812 films, in chronological order. Marked watched from my Movies log.
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Literature
Novels, poetry, drama, and prose across the world's literary traditions.
Philosophy
Major thinkers, texts, and movements from antiquity to today.
Religion
Sacred texts, traditions, theologians, and the world's faiths.
Mythology
Gods, heroes, and myths across world mythologies and folklore.
History
Major events, figures, and historiography across world history.
Political Thought & Law
Political philosophy, founding documents, and legal thought.
Social Science
Economics, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and politics.
Language & Rhetoric
Linguistics, rhetoric, philology, and the study of language.
Art & Architecture
Painters, movements, buildings, and the history of design.
Film & Media
Major films, directors, and the history of cinema and media.
Music & Performing Arts
Composers, works, and traditions across music and performance.
Science & Nature Writing
Landmark science writing and the literature of the natural world.
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The academic subject lists include texts, artworks, buildings, music, and other works. Starter is an introductory selection; Core and Advanced broaden the course of study; Full keeps the wider reference collection.
Catalog and course references identify the records checked against those sources. A listed selection source is an inclusion lead, not a certification of every detail. Chronological order is used for browsing.