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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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Miss Muriel and Other Stories
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Giveaway dates: Oct 24 - Nov 15, 2020
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How to Keep Christmas Well: Featuring Dickens' A Christmas Carol
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date: Nov 20, 2020
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'How to Keep Christmas Well' gives a fresh look at Dickens' beloved Christmas classic, 'A Christmas Carol.'
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'How to Keep Christmas Well' gives a fresh look at Dickens' beloved Christmas classic, 'A Christmas Carol.'
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Giveaway dates: Nov 10 - Nov 19, 2020
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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life
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Giveaway dates: Oct 30 - Nov 25, 2020
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