what criteria should be used to judge if a novel is a classic?

[veebaby]

i am writing a review of a book but need to come up with more criteria on classic novels....so please tell me what you feel makes up a classic novel (i.e. a christmas carol, dracula, frankinstein, catch 22, etc)...thank you for the help

[veebaby]

Oct. 9, 2008 at 4:51 PM

heres what i have so far:

1. A novel that tells of a common human problem.

2. A novel with relatable characters.

3. A novel that is at least 300 pages.

4. A novel that is mostly words, although a few pictures here and there okay.

5. A novel that transcends its own time due to the concepts and themes. The themes should surpass both time and culture and in essence be retold in numerous areas in numerous eras. 

(Original Poster)

[MomaNana2008]

Dec. 11, 2008 at 5:53 PM