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14 classic reads for the summer

Classics can not only change your life, but even help to shape an entire country's self-image. Here are some classic 'national works' from the U.S. and beyond to put on your summer reading list.

China: Wu Cheng'en's Journey to the West, 1590s One of the four classical novels of Chinese literature, this account of a Buddhist monk's journey to India mixes adventure with spiritual lessons.

Finland:...

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