The definition of a classic novel is a book that has been read and enjoyed by successive generations. It has been passed down from generation to generation. Another definition of classic literature is that it has been written by an outstanding and famous author. My book (The adventures of Tom Sawyer ) was a piece of American classic literature because it was written by a very well known and outstanding author (Mark Twain). The adventures of …showed first 75 words of 1912 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1912 total…a classic the story line would be about problems that occurred in that day and age. In the other the story line would be related to the problems of the modern age. The last difference between a Classic story and a fictional story not categorized as a classic is the Characters. The characters in a Classic story would be very old fashioned. In the other the Characters would be more modern like you and me.