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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
Red and Black: A Chronicle of 1830
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Enter for a chance to win an advance copy of this new translation of Stendhal's scorching satire, a brilliant precursor to modern literature.
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Giveaway dates: May 01 - May 31, 2022
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1001 Atheist & Agnostic Quotes and Proverbs to Live By
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1001 Atheist & Agnostic Quotes and Proverbs to Live By is a treasure trove of two millennia of wisdom from the most gifted and erudite minds.
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Giveaway dates: May 11 - Jun 10, 2022
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