The author is very cautious on the matter. On the one hand, he believes that those acknowledged masterpieces are important to students. On the other hand, he realizes that all masterpieces do not necessarily provide enjoyable reading, because changing times and changing tastes have robbed them of their savour. Reading these masterpieces demands an effort of will, which has been proved by the author’s own experience.

The author is very cautious on the matter. On the one hand, he believes that those acknowledged masterpieces are important to students. On the other hand, he realizes that all masterpieces  provide enjoyable reading, because changing times and changing tastes have robbed them of their savour. Reading these masterpieces demands an effort of will, which has been proved by the author’s own experience.