Are there any benefits to introducing classic stories in a modern style to younger audiences who might not connect with the original versions?

My heart says no but my brain says Yes. Shakespeare, Chaucer, The Sagas, Old religious texts, The Apocrypha, Dante, Herodotus, Xenophon and so many others have become difficult to read especially for twenty-first century youngster's. lol- some were not easy for me. The first thought that jumps to my mind is; Make them read it but you cannot force them to.

Is it not better that they at least get a sampling of Aristotle rather than nothing? A little Shakespeare rather than none at all. Quail at Dante rather than miss him completely? If you disagree with me here I fully understand. In a way I disagree with myself. Lol and could you imagine a modern version of Oedipus Rex?