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Amos Barton

Fictional clergyman from George Eliot's story, used as an example of humility.

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Also known as the Rev. Amos Barton, Amos

First appearance: i a day at a time

Amos Barton shows up with force in III: A Triple Best. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cited from George Eliot's 'Scenes of Clerical Life' as an example of someone blissfully unaware of others' criticism, buoyed by conceit.
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