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【美文阅读】　 How to start reading classic literature 诵读经典可以使人提高素养，增长才智。但是，只有掌握了一定的阅读技巧，阅读经典才是快乐之旅。 The written word is one of the most powerful forms of expression. Classic literature written many years ago still has the power to educate and inspire people. Many people find it difficult to read the classics(古罗马文学). In fact, reading the classics can be a pleasurable experience especially as you mature(成熟) and develop a deeper understanding of the world. Read for enjoyment. Classic literature should be read for enjoyment as well as education. Look for the works by authors youre familiar with through movies or TV. Choose the type of classic literature that you enjoy reading from past experience. ★Keep a dictionary on hand. Use the Oxford English Dictionary as a reference for unfamiliar words or to define(使明确) words that have changed in meaning over time. Start slowly and work on reading 30 minutes a day to get into the habit. Get to read its biographical information. This is because it relates to the setting of the story and author. To have a better understanding of the story, find out more about the time period in which a work was created and the background of its author. ★Do research on the Internet. Large numbers of websites, like Bibliomania, provide information for the study and exploration of classical literature. ★Understand story structure. Classic literature often contains complex plots and extensive character development. Focus on reading for the overall(总的，全体的) theme or the meaning of the story, and take notes to recognize the basic elements of the story. Buy literature companions. Authoritative(权威的) works such as the Oxford Companion to Classical Literature or the Norton Anthology of English Literature offer popular classic works of literature to get you started. Understand the use of footnotes(脚注) in literature. Classic literature is often full of references to social and culture elements of the past. Footnotes may be used to explain these references and make t