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J.K. Rowling's books will not be read a century from now, unlike history-changing writers such as Homer, Dante and Shakespeare.

Said Jun 26, 2026 in Dante #11: Purgatory Cantos 15-25 @ 1:32:00

Timeline Closes in 99.8 years

Timeframe in 100 yearsWindow 100.1 years

Verdict Open

Can only be judged around 2126; Rowling's books remain widely read in 2026.

What he said

No one's going to read JK Rowling 100 years from now.
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