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To: epicure who wrote (37084)	5/8/1999 10:15:00 AM
From: Edwarda	Respond to of 108807

I love poetry. It is like chocolate. What a perfectly lovely way to express the reaction! Good morning, dear. I didn't mean that it is imperative to have a classical education. I do think that a classical education can add meaning and depth to a person's life though. This is its merit. I so enjoy reading Henry James that I commend him to everyone!

To: epicure who wrote (37084)	5/8/1999 10:18:00 AM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

>>>>>Of course in school I do believe children need to be familiar with at least the main classics that gird up our cultural history. They need to be familiar with the classics because of the references to them to be found everywhere - or at least be familiar with them until those references disappear.<<<<< I think that's what we are talking about. What works go into the pile of "main classics," and what merely go into the pile of "well rounded"? Christopher may have raised the bar, but I don't think anyone would say that Steven King nor Steven Hawkings are "main classics," except in jest.