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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
Homer's Odyssey: An Illustrated Retelling
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date: Jun 16, 2026
Enter for a chance to win a copy of HOMER'S ODYSSEY: AN ILLUSTRATED RETELLING: a lush, illustrated prose edition of Homer's Odyssey!
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Availability: 24 copies available, 5674 people requesting
Giveaway dates: May 18 - Jun 15, 2026
Countries available: U.S.
Beetlecreek
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date: Jan 13, 2026
Enter to win a copy of this rediscovered masterpiece of Black American literature first published in 1950,
now with introduction from S.A Cosby.
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now with introduction from S.A Cosby.
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Availability: 20 copies available, 2621 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Jun 05 - Jun 25, 2026
Countries available: U.S. and Canada
The Odyssey
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date: Jun 06, 2026
Soon to be a major motion picture directed by Christopher Nolan! Enter to win a copy of THE ODYSSEY!
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Availability: 30 copies available, 12937 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Jun 01 - Jul 01, 2026
Countries available: U.S.
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