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The Classics section has been divided in two as there is a distinction about when a book is written among other criteria that classifies it as a classic. Generally, a book has to be written before World War Two to be considered as a classic and endure engagement across generations. There are other criteria, which have been hotly debated by critics and renowned authors. Below are three articles which provide a good introduction to the criteria used.
The Definition of a Classic in Literature
Italo Calvino’s 14 Criteria for What Makes a Classic
What makes a classic? – this article focuses on children’s classic literature
Malorie Blackman creates an alternative future where everything is pretty much as we would have expected, except that there is a ruling class, which is dark skinned and a colourless underclass who were once slaves.
The popular series has four further books – Knife Edge, Check Mate; Double Cross; Crossfire.
Russia; 1800s; Male Author – Translation
A best selling novel about a horse in the 1800s. The horse describes its life from when he was born in an English farm, to pulling cabs in London and then finally his retirement in the countryside.
A very entertaining story by the famous author about a Big Friendly Giant who is helped by a young girl called Sophie to get rid of all scary giants.
India; Post Independence (1947); Male Author
Post Apocalyptic; USA; Male Author
England; 1900s; Female Author
England; 1920s-1940s; Male Author
England; late 1700 and early 1800s; Female Author
Science Fiction; Male Author