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For some years after his death, his writings were held in huge…
Quote byWalter Raleigh · 1861–1922
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Six Essays on Johnson (1910), p. 175.
English (original)
For some years after his death, his writings were held in huge esteem, and shaped the prose of England. That time has passed. New models have captured the public ear; and at this day Johnson's noble prose is perhaps studied chiefly by his parodists.
— Walter Raleigh
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