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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
St. Louis Sisters: A 1970s Retelling of Little Women
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date: Aug 28, 2024
In this grown-ups' version of Little Women, the March family falls on hard times, after Mr. March goes away under murky circumstances. The four daught
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Availability: 100 copies available, 611 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Jul 07 - Jul 21, 2026
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The Vegetarian: A Novel
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date: Aug 26, 2016
TEN YEARS OF THE VEGETARIAN. To celebrate, we're giving away twenty-five SPECIAL EDITIONS of the book. Enter for a chance to win!
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Availability: 25 copies available, 8908 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Jul 12 - Aug 01, 2026
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Frankenstein
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We're giving away 10 copies of this literary classic in a special hardcover edition complete with sprayed edges and illustrations.
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Availability: 10 copies available, 2872 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Jul 12 - Aug 11, 2026
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