Explanation:
We are all influenced by the world around us, and have unique, individual experiences that affect our personality. In the same way, an author is influenced by his past when he writes. Gender, race and socioeconomic status also have a huge impact on his writing. Therefore, the more you know about the author, the better you can understand the messages central to his body of work. Let's look at a several examples of when a writers personal life is entwined with their writing.
