What does the cryptic crossword clue "Classic published about which written huge pile of notes, work recited (3,3,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WAR (synonym="WAR") + AND (synonym="AND") + PEACE (synonym="PEACE") = WARANDPEACE The answer is WARANDPEACE.

Classic published about which written huge pile of notes, work recited (3,3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29371 | 18 Across | 2024-05-01 flower

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