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Lacordaire

Dominican preacher whose sermons are read by Des Esseintes.

minor

Also known as the Dominican Lacordaire

First appearance: xii

Lacordaire shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lacordaire is mentioned as an example of the affectionate correspondence maintained by Jesuit teachers with former pupils.
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Lacordaire first appears in 0014 xii.

In VII: Lacordaire is mentioned as an example of the affectionate correspondence maintained by Jesuit teachers with former pupils.

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