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What makes a book a classic? Who decided which books make it into the canon? And how long would it take to read the entire list? Join our exploration through our Classic bookshelves with author Henry Eliot who answers listener questions with reading recommendations from all eras. Plus, we delve into the world of Jane Austen with Gill Hornby, whose novel Miss Austen is being adapted into a four-part drama by the BBC.
Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
The Penguin Classics Book by Henry Eliot
The Penguin Modern Classics Book by Henry Eliot
For the full list of recommended reads visit: Episode 3: Classics
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