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Classics That Still Teach Us
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Of Mice and Men (Penguin Great Books of the 20th Century)Of Mice and Men (Penguin Great Books of the 20th Century) by John Steinbeck
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a remarkable story, unforgetable characters, about the American Dream.
Fahrenheit 451Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
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If reading books were banned, the burning of books became popular, and I was forced to live in the forest with others who loved literature and memorized the classics word-for-word to preserve them for a generation that welcomed them once again(reference to the ending of this book), this is the one I would choose.
To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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an important lesson about race.
The Crucible (Penguin Plays)The Crucible (Penguin Plays) by Arthur Miller
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Crime and Punishment (Enriched Classics)Crime and Punishment (Enriched Classics) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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about purpose and the psycological punishments for crime.
The Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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a personal favorite, a timeless picture of the human condition during the 1920s
Lord of the Flies (Penguin Great Books of the 20th Century)Lord of the Flies (Penguin Great Books of the 20th Century) by William Golding
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about power.
1984 (Signet Classics)1984 (Signet Classics) by George Orwell
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about totalitarianism, the manipulation of language and technology, and psycological control.
Hamlet (The New Folger Library Shakespeare)Hamlet (The New Folger Library Shakespeare) by William Shakespeare
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Explores some of life's most important themes: death, relationships, the impossibility of certainty, and the complexity of our actions.
The Picture of Dorian Gray (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)The Picture of Dorian Gray (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) by Oscar Wilde
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about the importance of our choices and how they affect our character.
Spanish Stories / Cuentos Españoles (A Dual-Language Book) (English and Spanish Edition)Spanish Stories / Cuentos Españoles (A Dual-Language Book) (English and Spanish Edition)
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Private Lives (Modern Classics)Private Lives (Modern Classics) by Noël Coward
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One Night With the KingOne Night With the King
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the story of Esther from the Bible, about trusting God and discovering our own significance.
The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel (P.S.)The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel (P.S.) by Barbara Kingsolver
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a beautiful story about mistakes, guilt, and forgiveness
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1)Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1) by J.K. Rowling
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New, but still classic, I grew up with Harry Potter- Rowling helped me appreciate literature with this series. Loved by children and adults alike.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2)Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2) by J.K. Rowling
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New, but still classic, I grew up with Harry Potter- Rowling helped me appreciate literature with this series. Loved by children and adults alike.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3)Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) by J.K. Rowling
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New, but still classic, I grew up with Harry Potter- Rowling helped me appreciate literature with this series. Loved by children and adults alike.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4) by J.K. Rowling
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New, but still classic, I grew up with Harry Potter- Rowling helped me appreciate literature with this series. Loved by children and adults alike.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5)Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5) by J. K. Rowling
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New, but still classic, I grew up with Harry Potter- Rowling helped me appreciate literature with this series. Loved by children and adults alike.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) by J.K. Rowling
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New, but still classic, I grew up with Harry Potter- Rowling helped me appreciate literature with this series. Loved by children and adults alike.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) by J. K. Rowling
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New, but still classic, I grew up with Harry Potter- Rowling helped me appreciate literature with this series. Loved by children and adults alike.