I agree with you. I think also that kids today, and possibly for the past 50 years, don't have enough of a real grasp of history, culture, and civilization to r

I agree with you. I think also that kids today, and possibly for the past 50 years, don't have enough of a real grasp of history, culture, and civilization to really appreciate the classic novels they're currently exposed to as part of the curriculum. As an example, I didn't realize Pride and Prejudice was hilarious until I was 26 and thinking of getting married. At 16 I refused to engage with it or any novels like it. Given the current disaster brewing in terms of general literacy, I see no issue with bolstering the current curriculum with less-prestigious books that students actually find interesting. If that means kids are reading The Shining as part of high school, so be it.