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Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime and Other Stories · Character

Longfellow

The American poet, mentioned in the Canterville Ghost story.

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Also known as their national poet Longfellow

First appearance: the canterville ghost

Longfellow first appears in 0007 the canterville ghost.

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WSWilliam Shakes…MHMr. Hiram B. O…TCThe Cantervill…MWMr. W. H.VEVirginia E. OtisLOLongfellow

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  • Supporting and Historical Figures
  • Shakespeare Sonnet Theorists
  • Canterville Chase Inhabitants

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