What does the cryptic crossword clue "Something read thus in lecture (8)" mean?

The definition is "Something read". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SIC (synonym="SIC") in CLASS (synonym="CLASS") = CLASSICS; definition: "Something read" The answer is CLASSICS.

Something read thus in lecture (8)

Guardian Cryptic #27559 | 25 Across | 2018-07-12 flower

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