Hudson River Bracketed · Character

Eric Rauch

A German-American composer and friend of the Tarrants.

minor

Also known as Rauch, Eric, Eric Rauch's

First appearance: iii

Eric Rauch's tie to Vance Weston is one of the pressures that moves Hudson River Bracketed—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The assistant editor of The Hour, Rauch discusses the contract with Vance, praises his work, and introduces him to the literary scene.

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With Vance Weston (professional): Eric Rauch is a fellow writer and colleague who collaborates with Vance and shares his literary ambitions. With Vance Weston (professional): Eric Rauch is a fellow writer and colleague who collaborates with Vance and shares his literary ambitions. With Vance Weston (professional): Eric Rauch is a fellow writer and colleague who collaborates with Vance and shares his literary ambitions.

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Euphoria connections and early influences
Euphoria mentors and patrons
Vance's family and early acquaintances

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Vance Weston
professional · positive
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Vance Weston
professional · positive
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Vance Weston
professional · positive
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XXII
The assistant editor of The Hour, Rauch discusses the contract with Vance, praises his work, and introduces him to the literary scene.
XXIV
Glossy and vivid in evening clothes, discusses the New Hour with Tarrant and invites Vance to The Loafers' Club.
XXVII
Vance discusses his creative block with him; Rauch dismisses the difficulty as imaginary.
XXXIX
Mentioned as the practical administrator of the New Hour who handles Tarrant's unpredictable management.
XLII
Advises Vance after the quarrel with Tarrant, suggests rewriting lost chapters, but Vance finds it impossible.
XLIII
Meets Vance at the Coconut Tree and informs him about Lewis Tarrant's novel competing for the Pulsifer Prize.

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