Listen "What Makes a Book a Classic?"
Episode Synopsis
Lisa discusses what makes a classic in today’s Book Bits episode. There’s great debate about the definition of a pure classical novel. Lisa has discussed a number of classics on previous episodes, including Wuthering Heights, The Alchemist, Little House on the Prairie, A Christmas Carol and How Green Was My Valley. Pan MacMillian states this description of a classic novel and talks about the ingredients in a classic. Wikipedia also offers up a wide range of discussions about classic literature, delving into how authors have debated this topic for decades and centuries. New York Times has written about how book publishers are editing and tweaking classical books such as Agatha Christie’s books. This article highlights the classics ‘we not so secretly hate.’ For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website. *The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives a commission.
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