Getting to Know the Classics: What They Are, Why They Matter and How to Read Them

“Classic” is a loaded word in today’s world—it has so many meanings! Sometimes classics are defined as old books written by “dead white men” that have no modern significance. Other times we hear about classics in the form of the “best” stuff—classic movies, classic books, classic music—which could be just a decade or two old. Modern scholars tell us that there are “classic” novels which often carry negative, depressing, or sometimes immoral messages.

So, what is a classic? What makes a book worth reading? And how can we better learn the important lessons classics hold? Come learn all about the nature of true classics and how they can transform your family’s education.

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Getting to Know the Classics: What They Are, Why They Matter and How to Read Them
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