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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
The Weight of a Moment
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date: Oct 01, 2019
On list of “10 Best Indie Books of 2019” at Shelf Unbound Magazine. Also, Finalist for Best Novel at the Next Generation Book Awards (often referred t
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Availability: 100 copies available, 587 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Aug 08 - Aug 29, 2020
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The Beast, and Other Tales
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date: Sep 15, 2020
Enter for the chance to win a copy of The Beast, and Other Tales, winner of the Global Humanities Translation Prize!
A classic of modern Provençal lite ...more
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Availability: 5 copies available, 949 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Aug 09 - Aug 31, 2020
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The Gospel in Dickens: Selections from His Works
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date: Sep 22, 2020
Wish you had time to re-read and enjoy that daunting stack of Charles Dickens novels?
Take heart: Dickens enthusiast Gina Dalfonzo has done the heavy l ...more
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Availability: 25 copies available, 1056 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Aug 13 - Sep 03, 2020
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