Question: Astraea Redux, was written by John Dryden in 1660, Dryden was later excused by which English writer, for his change in allegiance?
Sentence (from "Samuel Johnson"): Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 <nowiki>[</nowiki>OS 7 September]  – 13 December 1784), often referred to as Dr. Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer.
Relevant evidence: Yes