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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.

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, #1)
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    The Godfather (Mario Puzo's Mafia)
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    Quotes Tagged “Classics”

    Jane Austen
    “ The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid. ”
    ― Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey
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    Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
    “ nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose ”
    ― Mary Shelley
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    Videos Tagged “Classics”

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    Groups Tagged "Classics"

    Women's Classic Literature Enthusiasts This is a group for anyone interested in reading classical literature written by women.
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    Our Classical Journey Welcome to "Our Classical Journey" where reading the classics will carry you to another place an…more
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    The New Inklings This is a group for people who love reading or who want to love it. We will read classic and con…more
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    Writing Tagged “Classics”

    Short Re-make story of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde for English course
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    Classic Authors Reading Challenge
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