Literature Review Classics Of International Relations

A classic book has a timeless effect. It’s ability to reinvent itself every time it is picked up and read gives it a classic certification. When reading this text, the audience already know of its stature, its capabilities and its relevance even though it may be their first time reading the text. But what does this mean in the International Relations dimension. How do texts become classic? In this essay, I will be addressing this concern by deciphering two texts that are, arguable, classics in the IR community. In addition to this I will be investigating the concepts and thoughts of Bliddal, Sylvet and Wilson in their collaborative text ‘Classics of International Relations: Essays in Criticism and Appreciation.’ By doing so I will be discussing their core arguments, my own understanding of their texts, how they are considered classic texts and the critiques that their ideas birth. Ultimately I will be discussing why this text is so important and I will be answerin g what is the texts contribution to International Relations. I will also conclude that the texts I have analysed have similar features that all make them worthy of classic recognition and I will also state that not all texts have to be outstanding pieces of literature but their ability to influence audiences and change perceptions can account to making them be known as a classic of International Relations. 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