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Go beyond the book to learn about the historical settings in which authors were writing, understand why their texts are important and see how their narratives became permanent cultural touchstones for subsequent generations. From don quixote to american pastoral, take a look at the 100 greatest novels of all time the 100 greatest nonfiction books the 2015 version of the 100 best novels. Book riot has rounded up a great list of literary stationery for all of your mailing needs, but were back with more. See literary classics ebook selection with titles from william shakespeare, jane austen, charles dickens and other classic authors. Silver dolphin books silver dolphin books publishes awardwinning activity, novelty, and educational books for children. Fill your shelves with 100 literary classics from the everymans library series and have an instant library of famous authors and timeless stories. Literary gifts penguin collection special editions. There are many important books published decades or even centuries ago that have great significance but im not going to recommend them for your reading enjoyment.
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