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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 Voyages of Sinbad
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Sail through the mystical seas with Sinbad the Sailor in this enchanting retelling of his seven legendary voyages. From the bustling ports of Baghdad
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The Journey of Hansel and Gretel: A Grimm Imagination Book
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In the depths of an ancient, enchanting forest, Hansel and Gretel's adventure begins with a simple desire for survival. Abandoned during a time of fam
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Availability: 100 copies available, 1330 people requesting
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The Children of Jocasta
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date: Oct 22, 2024
Enter for a chance to win an advanced reader copy of THE CHILDREN Of JOCASTA by Natalie Haynes!
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