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Charles Sumner: “The remarkable fame which he reached during life has ceased, and his voluminous writings slumber in oblivion, except…”

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The remarkable fame which he reached during life has ceased, and his voluminous writings slumber in oblivion, except, perhaps, a single one, which for a while played a great part, and by its prophetic spirit vindicates a place in our American gallery.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner reflects on the fleeting nature of fame and the enduring impact of certain writings.

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