Doubt it. I would argue that, in the past, authors wrote with raw talent and inspiration, whereas today, with the advent of AI and assistance, things are diluted and not as pure.

In the past, good books didn't sell, or sold very little. This was because many people were offended by them. Now, poorly written books are readily presented to the public. So I ask: In the past, societies lived in darkness. Are we now living in light? 

orto

Totally agree with you. Every time I visit my local Barnes & Noble it’s always packed and the line is always long.