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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
«Kalila y Dimna» y otras fábulas del «Panchatantra»
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Probably the most translated ancient book after the Bible (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panchat...) Like it? Tell pals in Span1sh lingo countries!
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Giveaway dates: Dec 16 - Jan 08, 2024
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Achoo, Bless you, from little Miss Kung Fu
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date: Aug 21, 2023
Eight-year-old Angela loves school, but with a germophobic teacher she fears that she may not get the chance to enter her school's upcoming poetry con
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Availability: 100 copies available, 257 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Dec 16 - Jan 15, 2024
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