Culture and Anarchy · Character
M. Renan
French historian and philosopher whose works on religion are referenced.
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First appearance: culture and anarchy
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With Narrator (psychological): M. Renan, a French scholar, is referenced by the narrator as an example of the critical and scientific spirit that challenges traditional religious views. With Narrator (psychological): M. Renan, a French scholar, is referenced by the narrator as an example of the critical and scientific spirit that challenges traditional religious views.
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