Richard l Nikola
Oh I wouldn't say that. After all my published works were mostly technical in nature, or along the lines of research notes. Granted, some have become the cornerstone of electrical engineering and what not, but the readership is narrow compared to other authors.
Now my dearly departed companion Samuel Clemens, I would hold that very few writers can consider themselves to be on level with a master of his caliber. Even after some many years.