Whar are four reasons why it is important to research an author prior to reading 4 reasons why it is important to research an author prior to reading

Sometimes it
is and sometimes it isn't important to research an author.  If you are reading an author from
the past, it's usually important.  Writers do not write in a vacuum.  Knowing about the culture
and historical elements will help.  Some writers also have interesting agendas or personal
problems, and it helps to know those.  Generally, you don't need to research current
authors.