There are many ways to read the classics: Read the Preface and Preface first: Prefaces and Prefaces usually provide a brief introduction of the background, author, time of creation, and background of the work. It helps to have an overall understanding of the work and lay the foundation for subsequent reading. 2. Understanding the author's background and creative history: Understanding the author's background and creative history when reading the classics can help you better understand the theme, plot, and character image of the work. It can also help you better understand the background and historical background of the work. 3. Studying annotations and collations: annotations and collations can help readers better understand the idioms, allusions, character relationships, etc. in the works, and can also help readers better understand the historical and cultural background of the works. Reading different versions of the same work: Different versions of the same work may have different details such as translation, collations, and typography. Reading different versions of the work can help readers better understand the different details of the work. 5. Read the whole work: If you are familiar with the background and historical background of the work, you can read the whole work to better understand the theme and plot of the work. 6. Reading in sections: Classic works usually have many chapters. Reading the works in sections can better understand the plot and characters of the works. 7. Think and Record Your Thoughts: When reading a classic, you can think about the theme, plot, and characters in the work and record your own thoughts and thoughts to help you better understand and appreciate the work.