the classics
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Cecilia Rosas, a Brazilian researcher and translator of Russian literature, hailed the interest in the classics on social media.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
In fact, he's looking forward to touring Thrasher, simply for the joy of playing new material, and re-arranging some of the classics.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Doesn’t exactly measure up to the enormity of the classics, does it?
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
At Lawrence’s urging, George steeps himself in the classics, such as Plutarch and Seneca.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
His glad-handing, varsity chumminess was totally alien and therefore suspect; then, too, he studied the classics, which are certainly harmless enough but which still provoke the raised eyebrow in some circles.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
