What type of books does Ruskin warn against valuing too highly?

Classics and literary works

Fast reads and modern literature

Children's books and fables

Philosophical texts and essays

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B. Fast reads and modern literature

Ruskin cautions against placing too much value on modern, popular books that may lack depth and true literary quality compared to classical works.

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