The problem with classic literature – aside from a large proportion of it provoking unwelcome memories of deathly boring lessons at school – is that many of the books are depressing. The canon is full ...

To Kill a Mockingbird. 1984. Pride & Prejudice. Catch-22. Each of these novels is considered a timeless treasure, a piece of literature that impacted generations with its themes and social commentary.

Some of the best classic novels of all time have sequels that are equally entertaining yet lesser-known. Here are nine that ...

Classic books stand the test of time by capturing readers’ attention generation after generation. They focus on themes that people across continents, religious backgrounds, socioeconomic circumstances ...

A classic novel is a book that has stood the test of time because of its relevance and impact. Some classic novels highlight topics that are still relevant and resonate with people in the modern era.

Educators are finding creative ways to make classic literature resonate with modern students, blending multimedia, hands-on activities, and diverse perspectives. By pairing timeless themes with ...

Classic works of fiction and nonfiction have been read by generations of readers and have stood the test of time across decades since their original publishing dates. Many classic books are read in ...

It’s not the story, but the way that you tell it. Such has been the case with most of history’s greatest novels. What makes ...

Teachers at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington, voted in February to remove "To Kill a Mockingbird" from required reading material for ninth graders, while still allowing teachers to teach the ...

Classic literature isn’t just for reading—it can be a springboard for your own creativity. From Austen’s social insight to Woolf’s stream of consciousness, timeless techniques still shape modern ...

In 2012, the web series The Lizzie Bennet Diaries took the literature-loving internet by storm. The Lizzie Bennet Diaries was the first of its kind: a web series adapted from classic literature, in ...