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The Lifetime Reading Plan, in print for nearly four decades, has long served serious readers with engaging introductions to the Western canon. The latest edition expands its scope, incorporating diverse traditions and recommending great literature from around the globe—including works by Confucius, Chinua Achebe, Gabriel García Márquez, and texts such as the Koran. A new appendix profiles 100 influential 20th‑century authors, dubbed "temporary classics," offering readers a comprehensive roadmap for lifelong reading.
First publish date: 1960
Genre: Education & Language/Education
Authors: Clifton Fadiman
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