A “classic” is not a permanent thing: books are forever in dialogue with each other and the present day, with interpretations evolving along with readers’ perspectives and worldviews. Such is the case online, where communities like BookTok are continually unearthing books from the canon and finding new ways to engage with their themes, characters and ideas from a modern perspective.
From non-fiction collections to rediscovered gems by beloved authors, these are the classic books achieving newfound popularity thanks to TikTok.
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