Not surprisingly, authors tell them their work represents the highest form of human expression. I couldn't agree more. Until recently, most people were functionally illiterate. Literature and art, beyond their reach or grasp, were the domain of a tiny elite. In one sense all that has changed.
Higher education is practically a birthright in modern America.
The rise of mass media has enabled culture to reach every nook and cranny of our land. Turn it on and see the people's choice. I don't have to tell ya, it ain't Shakespeare. It is this cathode-ray truth that so dispirits learned folks. Here they are producing a quality product that promises a rich life.