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Originally Posted by HarryT
Not at all. The purpose of teaching literature is to instil in children at least a portion of our cultural heritage. Modern novels have not been around long enough for time to decide whether or not they will become a part of that heritage.
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I know when I studied the 'classics' in high school, they were studied as independent works. I think it would be helpful to study them in context with other literature. Maybe read some modern works after the classics with an eye towards how the classics influenced the modern. Help the students understand WHY the classics are considered such.