Clifton FadimanWhen you re-read a classic you do not see in the book more than you did before. You see more in you than there was before.
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A classic is a story that has been told many times before. For example, the story of Romeo and Juliet is a classic because it has been told in many different ways before. It can be read in a book or seen on a movie screen. In today’s world, classics are books that have been written many times before. Many people enjoy reading these books because they know the story well and can relate to it.
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