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I believe the article was only talking about literature in the restricted definition of basically meaning "a classic". It even acknowledges the ability of the

I believe the article was only talking about literature in the restricted definition of basically meaning "a classic". It even acknowledges the ability of the written word to get huge readership numbers in the modern day, so I think think it would make much sense if it was about written works as a whole.

TheOtherHobbes 8y ago
If you look back at the reviews and award listings of the 40s to 60s you'll see all kinds of critically acclaimed best-selling novels by feted authors. All of which have been completely forgotten now. Fiction has always been faddy and ephemeral. The idea that it has to be immortal to be worth anything is rather Victorian.