Walter Bagehot: “The Nonconformist writers are neglected, the Conformist writers are…”

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The Nonconformist writers are neglected, the Conformist writers are encouraged, until perhaps on a sudden the fashion shifts.

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Walter Bagehot

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This quote discusses the fluctuating recognition of writers based on societal trends, highlighting the challenges faced by nonconformists.

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Walter Bagehot: “The Nonconformist writers are neglected, the Conformist writers are encouraged, until perhaps on a sudden the fashion…”