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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
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The Sign of the Four
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We are giving away 10 copies of our brand-new edition of the classic Sherlock Holmes story - The Sign of the Four. Enter now!
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Giveaway dates: Jan 08 - Feb 05, 2024
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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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