Classic Novel?

What makes a novel a classic? The only thing that makes a novel a classic is if it stands the test of time, and people continue to read it long after it is written. The definition of classic is: judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind. This means that all a novel needs to do in order to be a classic is to be continually read after it is written, and continue to be popular for a long period of time.