# Mr. Parkinson — Lavengro character guide

> Mr. Parkinson in Lavengro by George Borrow.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A poet and acquaintance of Lavengro in London literary circles.

## In the story

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/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.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/endnotes)

Identified as a real poet named Parkerson, who wrote occasional verse for farmers and merchants in Norwich.

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