Classic Novels

What makes a novel "a classic"? A classic novel doesn't have to be written by an extremely old person who is all wrinkly and has white hair. A novel that is read throughout the world and has an impact on people's lives is what makes a novel a classic. A classic novel is able to open new ideas and horizons for numerous amounts of leader. It has the ability to influence change in a time period and open new ideas to the public. Classic novels usually influence turning points in history and it is a story that has been passed down from generation to generation. A classic novel is read for hundreds and hundreds of years.