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Originally Posted by HarryT
Totally agree. That's why I think that there's a "danger" of putting people off that kind of thing for life by making them read it in school. It's the kind of poem you have to read as an adult to truly appreciate, I think.
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I think a great teacher makes all the difference - much better than relying on learned introductions or footnotes; you can interact with a teacher and ask really stupid questions.
Of course, there is the danger that some might be turned off for life; but there's also the joy of seeing something you initially loathe turn into something you treasure for the rest of your life, right in front of your disbelieving eyes.
I'm glad I did 'difficult' books at school.