Definition of great books
: of, relating to, or centered in certain classics of literature, philosophy, history, and science that are believed to contain the basic ideas of western culture
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“Great books.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great%20books. Accessed 19 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of great books was in 1945
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