So I think the thing that makes a classic a classic is that it deals with a profound theme. But I can't really recall any where the thing that's explored is the journey to achieve greatness and the pitfalls that come with it. The sacrifices that might have to be made. Even if the message of the book is critical to this mindset, for example a book where the message is that you should enjoy the simple things in life.
I think the Queen's Gambit TV show is close to the idea I'm trying to express? I also feel like this idea is close to a coming of age story, but not quite. I'm not familar enough with the classics, but I'd like to know of any kind of centered around this idea. I read The Contender in middle school and that was a really great book that deals with this idea as well.
