The only one I read in public school was the Odyssey in 7th grade. While I didn't exactly appreciate it at the time, it was definitely memorable. Many adults like myself, who decided to homeschool their children, are learning right along with their kids by finally reading these classical books. I still have a long way to go myself! 😊
Alas, I did go to a government school. But I am trying to remedy things in later life. I would give anything to have children, just so I could homeschool them. Edit: I always get Dante's "Divine Comedy" and Milton's, "Paradise Lost" mixed up. (I told you I went to government schools.) Is there one that would be better to read first? I don't mind long and/or difficult works.
Well Milton is in English, Dante is in #Italian, unless you read him in translation. So there is that. But if you prefer chronological order, Dante is earlier.