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Abstract
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>This chapter examines the functions and meanings of the literary canon in modern times, beginning with Harold Bloom and moving to Terry Eagleton’s and John Guillory’s approaches. Against this theoretical background, the contemporary Polish school canon is analyzed in relation to the reading habits and literary preferences of teenagers in Poland. The author argues for incorporating popular and young adult literature into the curriculum and aligning students’ expectations with the values represented in the canon. Findings from a national survey of 15-year-old students provide empirical evidence of their reading expectations, literary tastes, and interpretive practices. While the curriculum should preserve national values, it must also respond to contemporary realities and engage students’ attention.</jats:p>