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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
A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet, #1)
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date: May 21, 2007
As seen on Stranger Things, discover the ground-breaking, bestselling science fiction and fantasy classic that has delighted readers for over 60 years
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Number of copies: 50
Giveaway dates: Dec 12 - Dec 22, 2025
Countries available: U.S.
Little Green
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date: Jul 19, 2013
Little Green Frog sees other animals, with their special skills, and hops after them asking "Isn't it possible?" he can be a goose, horse or koi. On h
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Number of copies: 100
Giveaway dates: Dec 01 - Dec 24, 2025
Countries available: U.S.
As I Lay Dying
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date: Jan 06, 2026
We're giving away 25 copies of AS I LAY DYING, William Faulkner’s timeless masterpiece.
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Number of copies: 25
Giveaway dates: Dec 06 - Jan 05, 2026
Countries available: U.S. and Canada
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