Wayne Booth, as a literary critic, argued that the author of a book exercises rhetorical control over a narrative and can completely disguise or remove their voice from the reader's view.

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Wayne Booth introduced the concept of the "implied author," suggesting that while authors may attempt to influence readers through their narratives, their personal voice or intentions are mediated through the text, creating an "implied author" that represents an ideal, artistic identity separate from the actual author.

Wayne Booth, as a Literary Critic, Argued That the Author