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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 Luminous Life of Lucy Landry
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date: Mar 05, 2024
A timelessly sweet tale of found family from rising Ojibwe voice Anna Rose Johnson. Be an early reader and win an advance copy!
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Giveaway dates: Feb 16 - Feb 23, 2024
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Availability: 10 copies available, 3469 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Jan 31 - Feb 26, 2024
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Tales of the Jazz Age
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We're giving away 10 copies of 'Tales of the Jazz Age', a collection of classic short stories from the great American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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Giveaway dates: Jan 31 - Feb 28, 2024
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