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George Henry Lewes

A contemporary writer and partner of George Eliot, referenced in the dedication.

minor

Also known as Henry, George

First appearance: Dedication

George Henry Lewes shows up with force in Dedication. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The dedicatee of the chapter, referred to as 'my dear husband'.
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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