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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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Giveaway dates: Aug 05 - Sep 03, 2024
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Measure for Measure: The New Oxford Shakespeare
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We're giving away 10 copies of our brand-new edition of Shakespeare's classic comedy Measure for Measure!
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The Road: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
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Enter for your chance to win one of 30 copies of the first-ever graphic novel adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s THE ROAD.
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Giveaway dates: Aug 28 - Sep 19, 2024
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