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A 20th Century Classic Lolita, by Vladimir Nabokov
A 19th Century Classic Emma, by Jane Austen
A Classic by a Woman Author Mary Barton, by Elizabeth Gaskell
A Classic in Translation Doctor Zhivago, by Boris Pasternak
A Classic About War War and Peace, by Leo Tolstoy
A Classic by an Author Who Is New To You
Optional Categories:
An American Classic
A Classic Mystery, Suspense or Thriller
A Historical Fiction Classic
A Classic That's Been Adapted Into a Movie or TV Series
Extra Fun Category: Write a Review of the Movie or TV Series adapted from Optional Category #4
I love your list! "Emma" is so, so great. In general it gets less love than "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Persuasion," but I once read a really interesting essay that pointed out that in tone "Emma" lies in between the lighthearted P&P and the more serious, mature Persuasion. Sometimes it's harder to appreciate the middle ground. But I think you'll love it. Anyway, "Doctor Zhivago" and "War and Peace" are on my classics list too, and it'll be a miracle if I actually get through them. Good luck and happy reading.
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