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A classic is something that tends to relegate the concerns of the moment to the status of background noise, but at the same time this background noise is something we cannot do without.
A classic is something that persists as a background noise even when the most incompatible momentary concerns are in control of the situation.
— Mar 21, 2026 05:46AM
A classic is something that persists as a background noise even when the most incompatible momentary concerns are in control of the situation.
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Classic!
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Greg wrote: "Classic!"Good one, Greg :-) - so glad to have finally found a copy in the (digital) library, I've been wanting to read this for years!
Wow! Great choice. Enjoy your read!
Albus Eugene Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore wrote: "Wow! Great choice. Enjoy your read!"Grazie mille, Albus! I loved the introductory essay, and because Calvino addresses many books I haven't read (yet ;)?), he offers lots of inspiration for future exploration (Ariosto...) - making me superhappy :).
