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Mr. Parkinson

A poet and acquaintance of Lavengro in London literary circles.

minor

Also known as Parkinson, the poet Parkinson, Mr. Parkinson

First appearance: i

Mr. Parkinson shows up with force in XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A poet who frequently visits the office, dressed in a snuff-colored greatcoat and carrying a cudgel, seeking to consult on a common assault case.
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In XIX: A poet who frequently visits the office, dressed in a snuff-colored greatcoat and carrying a cudgel, seeking to consult on a common assault case. Later, in Endnotes: Identified as a real poet named Parkerson,…

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JBJohn BullCTCaptain Thomas…GBGeorge BorrowLALavengroTSThe StrangerMPMr. Parkinson

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  • Other

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  • Literary and mysterious figures
  • Lavengro's companions and acquaintances
  • Diverse characters from Lavengro's world
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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