The term world literature refers to literature from nations on both the Western and Eastern hemisphere. These works are universally produced and distributed. In assessing world literature, it is important to consider thoughts of hierarchy domination and power. Some regions, countries, etc. have more power and more cultural prestige. For example, the novel, being Western in origin and very specific to France, England, and Germaly, has inequalities already built into it. Another example would be the English language, and its emergence as a language of power in the world.
Related works:
1. "Conjectures on World Literature" - Franco Moretti
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The emphasis on unevenness and hierarchy is important.
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