nøkkelverk
Nøkkelverk is a term used in Norwegian-language contexts to refer to a work regarded as central to understanding a particular field, period, or author. It corresponds roughly to the English terms canonical work or core text. In practice, nøkkelverk are identified in curricula, bibliographies, and museum labels to indicate importance and to guide study and collection development. The designation is usually informal and context-dependent rather than the result of formal certification.
Origin and scope: The word combines nøkkel, meaning key, with verk, meaning work. The concept spans literature,
Criteria and interpretation: A work earns the label because it has significantly influenced later productions, introduced
Examples of use: In literature, a nøkkelverk might be a novel that defined a national movement; in