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Classics
A classic stands the test of time. The work is usually considered to be a representation of the period in which it was written; and the work merits lasting recognition. In other words, if the book was published in the recent past, the work is not a classic.
A classic has a certain universal appeal. Great works of literature touch us to our very core beings--partly because they integrate themes that are understood by readers from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience. Themes of love, hate, death, life, and faith touch upon some of our most basic emotional responses.
Although the ...more
A classic has a certain universal appeal. Great works of literature touch us to our very core beings--partly because they integrate themes that are understood by readers from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience. Themes of love, hate, death, life, and faith touch upon some of our most basic emotional responses.
Although the ...more
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Fables of Conflict and Intrigue (Kalila and Dimna, #2)
by Ramsay Wood (Goodreads Author), Michael Wood , Gillian Whitworth
*AUTOGRAPHED COPY* with Intro by historian and BBC broadcaster, Michael Wood.
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by Ramsay Wood (Goodreads Author), Michael Wood , Gillian Whitworth
Release
date: Nov 01, 2013
*AUTOGRAPHED COPY* with Intro by historian and BBC broadcaster, Michael Wood.
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Availability: 1 copy available, 197 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Jul 09 - Sep 30, 2016
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The Early Stories of Truman Capote
by Truman Capote, Hilton Als
by Truman Capote, Hilton Als
Release
date: Sep 06, 2016
Enter for your chance to win one of 25 copies of THE EARLY STORIES OF TRUMAN CAPOTE!
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Availability: 25 copies available, 1328 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Aug 11 - Sep 01, 2016
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To Sir, With Love
by E.R. Braithwaite
by E.R. Braithwaite
Release
date: Jan 14, 2014
Enter for a chance to win one of 3 copies of TO SIR, WITH LOVE, the classic story of a teacher who changes the lives of his students forever!
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Availability: 3 copies available, 940 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Aug 24 - Sep 01, 2016
Countries available: US
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