The historical method should be understood as an independent principle in the approach to a work of art. Examples are provided of analysis of artistic works in literature lessons for grades 4-10. (Author/ND)

Teachers of literature must be interested in the ideational and aesthetic perception of an artistic text. The analytical orientation must be modernized to emphasize the practical formation of children's abilities to express their own thoughts. (Author/AV)

Noting that Soviet prose, drama, and poetry reveal the nuances of the moods and policies fostered by the Soviet government while reflecting the Soviet reading public's interests and aspirations, this report describes a study of the values and attitudes by which the Soviets live as reflected in the literature published in Soviet literary magazines…