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Originally Posted by JSWolf
I don't care if a lot of other books are based upon Shakespeare's work. They olde English used back them is not appropriate to force kids to read. It's not relevant.
Kids don't need to be cultured/enriched when being forced to read some really awful books in school. These books are not mandatory and the teachers can pick different books. I read Chaucer in school and I hated it. If the teacher wants to pick a similar buy much better book, pick Hyperion by Dan Simmons. There are ways to teach what you want to teach without ruining the lives of the students. I think forcing thee awful books on the students in a way that makes then no want to read is ruining their lives.
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Shakespeare at his best is very entertaining reading. A classic, like any book, should be enjoyable.
I think the Potter books will be classics, in the same way that Tolkien is classic, though not quite as good as Tolkien. Why would the Potter books not be considered classic? They have had a massive influence on culture and are a massive entertaining read.