Yes, but books become well-known because they describe the general undercurrent of a cultural mood in a certain era, what Carl Jung called the 'collective uncon

Yes, but books become well-known because they describe the general undercurrent of a cultural mood in a certain era, what Carl Jung called the 'collective unconscious'. Many people identify with the writing of an author because it helps them put words to their thoughts and feelings. Golding didn't become an alcoholic or become depressed in a vacuum, he was embedded in a social context. I don't believe humans are islands.