Why are the main characters in classic novels almost always members of the upper class?

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Considering they made up only about 1-2% of the population, they are vastly overrepresented in classic literature. Why is that? I find it hard to believe that compelling stories couldn’t be created about peasants too. Also, wouldn’t the general audience have identified more with them?

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