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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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The Essential Paulo Coelho
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Stories of love, faith, and liberation from master storyteller Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist, that will delight and guide seekers everywhere.
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Home for Christmas: Stories for Young and Old
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Win a hard cover copy of our acclaimed anthology of Christmas story classics. If you’re giving one book for Christmas this year, make it this one.
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How to Live. What to Do: In Search of Ourselves in Life and Literature
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Enter for a chance to win a galley copy of Josh Cohen's new book How to Live. What to Do: In Search of Ourselves in Life and Literature!
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