Ideological evolution in literature

Studying English at university brings people into contact with a lot of people who think enjoyment of a book is secondary in importance. These people are wrong. I have always believed that there is a difference between dumbing down and making things accessible, and it would be purest literary arrogance for anyone to deliberately make their novel difficult to read just to impress some academics. It would also ensure that they would be unsuccessful and quickly forgotten. All literature that endures always displays the authors innate understanding of some eternal truths, for that is what makes them remarkable, to have stood up to the mainstream ignorance of their day when nobody else would and say confidently, albeit in allegorical form 'No, you are wrong, there is hope, people are good, and a better life is possible'.