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   Historically, the role of the author was secondary to the work itself, particularly in contexts where texts were understood as divine dictation or part of an established mythic cycle. For instance, early medieval hagiography emphasized the spiritual utility of the text over the personal genius of the compiler.
   The modern understanding of the author as a singular, proprietary genius crystallized during the Renaissance and was formalized through early copyright legislation in the 18th…