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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 Call of Cthulhu
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date: Feb 22, 2022
“Annotator Les Klinger is the man you want to have by your side, as you explore the Lovecraftian Darkness.” —Neil Gaiman
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Giveaway dates: Jan 28 - Feb 09, 2022
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The Little Women Devotional: A Chapter-by-Chapter Companion to Louisa May Alcott’s Beloved Classic
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Enter for your chance to win this beautiful devotional for 2022! A thoughtful gift for fans of "Little Women."
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Giveaway dates: Jan 20 - Feb 11, 2022
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Elric of Melniboné: The Elric Saga Part 1
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From World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award–winner Michael Moorcock, comes the first book in his famous Elric of Melnibone series, brought to vivid
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Availability: 100 copies available, 3756 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Jan 31 - Feb 14, 2022
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All the girls in the world were divided into two classes: one class included all the girls in the world except her, and they had all the usual human feelings and were very ordinary girls; while the other class -herself alone- had no weaknesses and was superior to all humanity.
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