classic literature

collocation in English

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classic
adjective
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/ˈklæs.ɪk/us
/ˈklæs.ɪk/
having a high quality or standard against which other things ...
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literature
noun[U]
uk
/ˈlɪt.rə.tʃər/us
/ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ə.tʃɚ/
written artistic works, especially those with a high and lasting ...
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(Definition ofclassicandliteraturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The pastoral discourse was enriched with country fishing folklore, songs and poems, recipes and anecdotes, moral meditations, and quotes fromclassicliterature.
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Hippocrene specializes in books on folklore, ethnic cookbooks (particularly of less-widely-known cuisines), translations ofclassicliterature, and foreign-language reference works.
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In addition, his exposure toclassicliteratureaugmented his already rich store of vocabulary and phraseology.
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The comic adaptations were meant to bringclassicliteratureand mythology to a younger audience, and create an interest in young readers.
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This education ofclassicliteratureis said to have influenced his artwork.
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He imports numerous characters fromclassicliterature, popular culture and ancient history, always adding an unexpected twist.
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The author references many different sources ofclassicliterature, modern literature, television shows, popular culture, and internet culture through the characters' dialogue.
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Many titles ofclassicliteraturewere given lurid titles in order to increase sales.
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He changes the content of that show to present readings ofclassicliteratureand segments examining the emotional lives of pre-teens.
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His newest gown to be made from a sustainable material and themed aroundclassicliteratureis scheduled for debut in 2014.
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Honnold is an avid reader, with interests inclassicliterature, environmentalism, and economics.
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Titles and authors are wide-ranging, but most areclassicliterature, drama and poetry that is in the public domain.
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In his sermons he makes considerable use of hisclassicliterature.
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It also provides a larger spectrum for its study and research, creates a large number of young researchers and ensures republication of out-of-printclassicliterature.
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He also spent time readingclassicliterature.
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Civil servants were selected by an arduous examination system which tested knowledge ofclassicliterature.
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Gals often used biblical texts and excerpts fromclassicliteraturein her work, reinterpreting them as her message of protest.
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Presently the library has about 110,000 items includingclassicliterature.
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Vavilla press published mostlyclassicliterature, epics, puranas and commentaries.
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