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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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Tomorrow Will Be Better
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date: Oct 28, 2020
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A timeless classic is reborn! First published in 1948, and long out ...more
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Giveaway dates: Oct 24 - Nov 09, 2020
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5 More Sleeps 'til Christmas
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date: Oct 27, 2020
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Giveaway dates: Nov 03 - Nov 10, 2020
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The Seagull
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“…Many conversations about literature, little action, and five poods [181 pounds] of love.” That is how Anton Chekhov desc ...more
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Giveaway dates: Oct 30 - Nov 12, 2020
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