The reason classics transcend time and are loved across generations is because they garner universal sympathy and understanding.
It is especially recommended for teenagers who are going through an important period of discovering the value of life and forming their attitude towards life, as it contains reflections on human nature.
However, the prejudice and barriers that young people have toward classics are getting higher and higher.
The authors, who have been reading books with students in school libraries for over 15 years, found the answer in 'reading together.'
Through active reading and discussion of classics together, students gradually became immersed in the joy of reading classics.
This book, which carefully selects 11 classic novels that have garnered a lot of sympathy and response and introduces them in detail from the preparation to the conclusion of the lesson, will serve as a helpful guide for teachers who are at a loss as to how to get young people to read the classics.

It is said that to grasp the definition of a classic as "a work of art that transcends time and is highly regarded," it is best to read it several times as you age.
But when you encounter a classic in class, you read it with your teacher and friends, so it becomes like reading it multiple times.
There is a saying that when five people discuss something, it is like reading five books.
If you continue to read classics like this, you will come across the special nature of classics.
You will find your own answer to the question of why you should read the classics.
It is a fun and moving experience that you can never understand without reading it.

---From the "Preface"

This book contains a variety of prefaces designed to help readers discover the value of classics.
This is a practical book for thorough reading and discussion, and you can guess the contents of the book just by reading the introduction.
It can be used not only for classical reading classes, but also for essay writing classes and debate competitions.
The classics included in this book were selected based on the target audience being teenagers.
Among the classics I read with my students, I considered readability, an undemanding page count, and timeliness or topicality.
Therefore, the books are designed to be read and discussed at a young age, and contain topics that allow them to consider academics, career paths, social change, and issues of humanity.
We started with books that even middle school students who are new to classics can read without difficulty, and as we progressed, we organized the books into books that students found difficult, so that the more they read, the more they can build their reading skills for classics.

---From “The Structure and Use of Books”

The value of classics remains unchanged over time, serving as motifs for various works and serving as a key to understanding society.
While I was thinking about how to make the classics easier to read and understand, I started a classics discussion class centered on writing activity sheets using step-by-step questions.

---From "From Class Preparation to Finishing"

I don't think there is any book that gives you as much of a sense of accomplishment as reading a classic book.
It seems to exist because it is often mentioned and called a classic.
So, when recruiting participants for the classics reading program, I always say that reading classics will become your wealth.
It is said to be a treasure that is kept in the heart because it has value that transcends time.
I think that if a person has a lot of treasure in their heart, they will shine regardless of their appearance.
So, I especially hope that students in their teens, who are often concerned about their appearance, will read a lot of classics and cultivate their inner beauty.
Of course, it would be great if you were also beautiful on the outside, but I hope you don't have the foolishness of neglecting your inner self and only pursuing outer beauty.
So, there are books that I especially recommend to students.

---From “The Picture of Dorian Gray” Class Review

The wheel of life may seem to turn on its own, but in reality, depending on what is on its axis, you can either pioneer your own life or be driven by others.
It was a time for our students to think about who owns the wheel they are riding now and what they will put on the center axis of that wheel.
(...) I hope that our children will be able to pull the cartwheel with strength even in the face of failure and frustration.

---From “〈Under the Wheel〉 Class Review”