The phrase "a handful of classics" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a small selection of well-known or highly regarded works, such as books, films, or music.
Example: "In this course, we will study a handful of classics that have shaped modern literature."
Alternatives: "a few notable classics" or "a small selection of classics".
There was a handful of classics from the 1950s and 60s.
After anchoring the menu with a handful of classics, he has conjured up his own private Austria or, in some cases, taken leave of the country altogether.
This is a connoisseur's collection, steering clear of hits that have since veered into kitsch (like Release Me or I Can't Stop Loving You) to favour a handful of classics, some less-known treasures, and the title song – a charmer of Cantrell's own that sits snugly among the marvellous covers.
"Lady in the Dark" remains one of only a handful of classic American musicals not adapted from history or works in other idioms.
Most percussion ensembles build their programs around newly commissioned works and a handful of classic scores, like Cage's "Third Construction" and Steve Reich's "Drumming".
A confab called the HeadCount All-Stars — including members of the Disco Biscuits and Umphrey's McGee, both Jammy winners this year — played a handful of classic Phish tunes, like "Wilson" and "2001".
The top 10 was completed by a handful of classic characters, with Lucy from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe followed by The Cat in the Hat, Spot the Dog and Charlotte from Charlotte's Web.
You can also buy a PlayStation TV box which costs £45 and lets you stream your PS4 content to other TVs in your house, as well as download a handful of classic PlayStation titles.
It serves as a welcome reintroduction to some of Farley's best moments as a performer, but you can't help but notice that Chase was ultimately correct: Farley, in his brief life, turned in just a handful of classic sketches and one very funny movie ("Tommy Boy," a modest box-office hit turned cable-TV classic).
5. Whether or not you are a fan of Phoebe Philo's poker-straight minimalism at Céline, it was impressive to see how she took a handful of classic styles — the stiff, leather-banded tunic, the camel coat, the gold-heel boots, the discreetly trimmed orange bag — and made them immediately recognizable.
