PLEASE HELP ME
Any first rate novel or story must have in it the strength of a dozen fairly good stories that have been sacrificed to it. What is the connotative meaning of the phrase "first rate novel or story" as it is used in the excerpt?

It indicates that the novel or story is expensive.
It implies that the novel or story is very popular.
It suggests that the writer is experienced.
It indicates that the writing is of high quality.​