From King Author stories to Shakespeare to Mozart's Magick Flute to Alice in Wonderland (and its Qabala, Rosicrucian and Theosophic references), etc., esoteric stories help bring societies out of darkness and help evolve more enlightened civilizations. You will notice that where these books and plays are lacking is where you have more murderous, superstitious thinking and acts of violence. Unfortunately in Modern Times, people in esoteric fields spend more time one-upping and causing too much drama than doing the actual Work that is demanded from them, but that is another story for another time. For now, we'll concentrate on the power of esoteric literature and how it transforms societies for the better....
But you might also notice that even with such Great Works, Mankind routinely falls backwards as dictators rise again. These books may be hidden away again, until the dictator and corruption are overcome, and once again Mankind attempts to push ahead at the next turn.
So what can you do? Read the great writings. Preserve them. Create new ones for new times. Don't forget their value or how powerful they can be.
Even if lies attempt to become truth and people fall victim to propaganda, we will remember the beauty and wisdom that is only a page or two away. There will always be people who arise in each time period to keep the Light lit. It may seem fruitless and frustrating, but future generations will be grateful. Trust the truth in that.
Countries may have their weapons of war and their shackles for the masses, but novels, poems and Sacred Texts carry a power that can not be defeated. They can keep hearts, minds and spirits alive, even through the cruelest and most ignorant times. As long as we have these things, we can survive anything and we have not lost who we are and what we are meant to become.
Books, poems, plays, art- these are treasures for the Ages. Why do you think the Nazis fought so hard to get their hands on these things or to destroy or suppress them?
All the gold in the world isn't as valuable. If you own esoteric books or books that carry such wisdom, you might not realize how lucky you are. And if those words and knowledge live inside of you, well, you are a treasure that this world needs.