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In the traditional sense, a classic book is one written in ancient Greece or ancient Rome. The word "classic" may, however, also be applied to literature and other art that is widely considered a model of its form. Classics may be interpreted often usually as a widely-read book, however, it usually is (in some sense) a book marking a turning point in history. Others may reflect the traditional views of earlier societies or report social conflicts during that time. Certain classics may contain revolutionary ideas or fact. Classics that usually dominate in literature suggests a social or philosophical change. A certain thing of a classic is that a classic is very highly revered in the authors' region or ethnic and is well-classified as a must read.
Some people enjoy classics because of the clever development of the plot and/or characterization. Classics can be enjoyed by people of all ages, usually ranging from young teens to older adults.
The phrase 'classic book' or 'classic literature' has taken on new meaning - many view any pre-1900 book still in print as a classic, and many books are classed as modern classics because of their contemporary significance or perceived future significance. — Excerpted from Classic Book on Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia |
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Title: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Title: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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