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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
New Releases Tagged "Classics"
The Frolic of the Beasts
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Translated into English for the first time, a gripping short novel about an affair gone wrong, from the acclaimed Japanese author, ...more
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Translated into English for the first time, a gripping short novel about an affair gone wrong, from the acclaimed Japanese author, ...more
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Availability: 10 copies available, 1749 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Sep 25 - Oct 23, 2018
Countries available: U.S.
Goodpoint
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date: Oct 10, 2018
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We see only what we focus on.
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Availability: 100 copies available, 178 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Oct 18 - Oct 30, 2018
Countries available: U.S.
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The reason for the unreason with which you treat my reason , so weakens my reason that with reason I complain of your beauty.
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All the girls in the world were divided into two classes: one class included all the girls in the world except her, and they had all the usual human feelings and were very ordinary girls; while the other class -herself alone- had no weaknesses and was superior to all humanity.
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― Anna Karenina
― Anna Karenina
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Short Re-make story of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde for English course
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