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 "Astraea Redux"): In the former, Dryden apologizes for his allegiance with the Cromwellian government, and Dryden was later excused by Samuel Johnson for his change in allegiance when he wrote, ‘if he changed, he changed with the nation.’
Relevant evidence: Yes