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Edward Irving
Scottish clergyman; mentioned in Carlyle essay.
minor
Also known as Irving
First appearance: Thomas Carlyle and His Works
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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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