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Edward Irving

Scottish clergyman; mentioned in Carlyle essay.

minor

Also known as Irving

First appearance: Thomas Carlyle and His Works

Edward Irving shows up with force in Thomas Carlyle and His Works. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a young teacher who inspired Carlyle at school and later became a close friend until his death.
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In Thomas Carlyle and His Works: Mentioned as a young teacher who inspired Carlyle at school and later became a close friend until his death. Thoreau refers to Irving as a 'freest, brotherliest, bravest human soul' and…

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