Best answered by asking the OP their position on lame jest Vs pompous arrogance I guess.

Might also ask their position on taking advice from those that cannot follow it.

It’s not arrogant to suggest someone read the classics. This demonisation of quality in literature is anti intellectualism

> It’s not arrogant to suggest someone read the classics.

Agreed. 'Arrogance' likely refers to attitude and manner.

> This demonisation of

What demonisation?

> is anti intellectualism.

What intellectualism?

Huh?