in a certain sense, classical literature no longer enjoys a broad readership in school. light reading is on students' bookshelf. for some studentsmthe past experience of reading classical literature is iess real than the present choice of praclical reading. therefore, the traclilional novels are no longer a catch word for studenls.

　　college students give different reasons for the pbenomenon. some students think that literature classics cannot satisfy various needs and tastes. some maintain that practical reference books on gre, management or computers are really treasures because they contain something as precious as gold. still some hold that reading literary classical works is time consuming but not entertaining at all.

　　i believe that college students can benefit a lot from reading classical literature. in the first place, reading classical literature is a pleasure of mind. moreover, it is an active thought provoking process, anyone can have the key to the riches of knowledge and wisdom contained in classical books. classical books, in the final analysis, are indispensable to various aspects of modern civilization.