Hudibras · Character
Sir William Davenant
Poet laureate, mentioned in literary satire.
minor
Also known as Sir William d'Avenant, Sir William
First appearance: part i canto i
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Cited as a celebrated poet of natural wit and parts.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Closing
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