The Nobel Prize in Literature doesn't merely select the best new works but venerates great writers, creating a pantheon of immortals rather than a mere reading list.
Skepticism about the Nobel choices is common; it's a ritualized part of literary culture, but still, the public finds solace in knowing that the cultural principle of greatness continues.
The concept of literary greatness is challenged in today's society, where criticism of the canon's narrowness has grown, pushed by movements like #MeToo and Black Lives Matter.
A generation ago, the literary canon faced critique for being too limited and Eurocentric, a concern that has only intensified with current social upheavals.
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