′Classic′ - a book which people praise and don't read.

Mark Twain
′Classic′ - a book which people praise and don't read.
′Classic′ - a book which people praise and don't read.
′Classic′ - a book which people praise and don't read.
′Classic′ - a book which people praise and don't read.
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Classic is a derogatory term used to describe a book which is held in high esteem by people who have never read it. People praise these books, but make no effort to read them. The reason they do not read the book is because it does not meet their standard of appreciation. They believe that a book which has been praised by a group of pretentious people will be good.

There are many classic books that are not worth reading because they are written in bad English, have too many errors in grammar and spelling, or are boring. Every classic book that has gained praise over the years can be criticized in some way.

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