Back to the Classics Challenge 2021

Sfida ospitata da "Books and chocolate".

All books must have been written at least 50 years ago to qualify; therefore, books must have been published no later than 1971 for this challenge. The only exceptions to this rule are books which published posthumously but written before 1971. Recent translations of classic novels are acceptable. 

All books must be read during read from January 1 through December 31, 2021. 

Books may NOT cross over within this challenge -- that is, you may not count the same book multiple times within this challenge. You MUST read a different book for each category in this challenge, or it doesn't count. 

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If you're new to the challenge, here's how it works:

Complete six categories, and you'll get one entry in the drawing; 

Complete nine categories, and you'll get two entries in the drawing; 

Complete all twelve categories, and you'll get three entries in the drawing. 

The categories for 2021: 

1. A 19th century classic: any book first published from 1800 to 1899 

2. A 20th century classic: any book first published from 1900 to 1971. All books must have been published at least 50 years ago; the only exceptions are books which were written by 1971 and posthumously published. 

3. A classic by a woman author. 

4. A classic in translation, meaning any book first published in a language that is not your primary language. You may read it in translation or in its original language, if you prefer. 

5. A classic by BIPOC author; that is, a non-white author. 

6. A classic by a new-to-you author, i.e., an author whose work you have never read. 

7. New-to-you classic by a favorite author -- a new book by an author whose works you have already read. 

8. A classic about an animal, or with an animal in the title. The animal can be real or metaphorical. (i.e., To Kill a Mockingbird). 

9. A children's classic. 

10. A humorous or satirical classic. 

11. A travel or adventure classic (fiction or non-fiction). It can be a travelogue or a classic in which the main character travels or has an adventure. 

12. A classic play. Plays will only count in this category. 

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Libri letti:

1. A 19th century classic: any book first published from 1800 to 1899 --> Il giocatore (Fedor Dostoevskij)

2. A 20th century classic: any book first published from 1900 to 1971. --> 1984 (George Orwell)

3. A classic by a woman author --> La fattoria delle magre consolazioni (Stella Gibbons)

4. A classic in translation --> Zorba il greco (Nikos Kazantzakis)

5. A classic by BIPOC author --> 

6. A classic by a new-to-you author --> La famiglia Karnowski (I. J Singer)

7. New-to-you classic by a favorite author --> Dieci piccoli indiani (Agatha Christie)

8. A classic about an animal, or with an animal in the title --> Ludmila (Paul Gallico)

9. A children's classic --> Heidi (Johanna Spyri)

10. A humorous or satirical classic --> 

11. A travel or adventure classic --> L'uomo vestito di marrone (Agatha Christie)

12. A classic play -->

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6 categorie: completato il 28/04/2021 (2 - 3 - 4 - 6 - 9 - 11)

9 categorie: completato il 24/10/2021 (1 - 7 - 8)