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classics (literature)  

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  • Classics are literary works of enduring excellence that represent the highest level of talent development and creativity. Originally, classics were literary works from ancient Greece and Rome, but in recent years the definition of a classic has expanded to include literature from all around the world. [Source: Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent; Classics/Great Books]

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