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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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Kalila and Dimna #1 - The Panchatantra Retold (Kalila and Dimna #1)
by Ramsay Wood (Goodreads Author), Doris Lessing , Margaret Kilrenny
by Ramsay Wood (Goodreads Author), Doris Lessing , Margaret Kilrenny
Release
date: May 10, 2010
57 *SIGNED COPIES* with Intro by
Nobel Winner Doris Lessing
Once upon a time a heedless and powerful young king named Dabschelim ruled over India. One ...more
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Nobel Winner Doris Lessing
Once upon a time a heedless and powerful young king named Dabschelim ruled over India. One ...more
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Format: Print book
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Availability: 57 copies available, 631 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Apr 08 - Jul 04, 2018
Countries available: US
Extraordinary Voyages of the Panchatantra
by Ramsay Wood (Goodreads Author)
by Ramsay Wood (Goodreads Author)
Release
date: Oct 01, 2011
PROBABLY YOUR MOST
WELL-TRAVELED
4th OF JULY SPECIAL
• ONE HUNDRED SIGNED COPIES •
Of all the oral storytelling collections from India, it is the pre ...more
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WELL-TRAVELED
4th OF JULY SPECIAL
• ONE HUNDRED SIGNED COPIES •
Of all the oral storytelling collections from India, it is the pre ...more
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Format: Print book
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Availability: 100 copies available, 445 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Apr 06 - Jul 04, 2018
Countries available: US
"Kalila y Dimna" y otras fábulas del "Panchatantra" Tomos 1 y 2
by Ramsay Wood (Goodreads Author), Doris Lessing , Michael Wood , Nicole D'Amonville Alegria , Margaret Kilrenny , G.M. Withworth
by Ramsay Wood (Goodreads Author), Doris Lessing , Michael Wood , Nicole D'Amonville Alegria , Margaret Kilrenny , G.M. Withworth
Release
date: Apr 23, 2017
— THREE SIGNED COPIES —
with Intro by 2007 Nobel Laureate
Doris Lessing
This 2017 SPANISH Edition is translated from separate English editions. It comb ...more
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with Intro by 2007 Nobel Laureate
Doris Lessing
This 2017 SPANISH Edition is translated from separate English editions. It comb ...more
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Format: Print book
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Availability: 3 copies available, 160 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Mar 07 - Jun 01, 2018
Countries available: US
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