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Horace Barlow

An older literary man and friend of Alfred Yule.

minor

Also known as Barlow, old Barlow

First appearance: x the friends of the family

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CUCulpepperMYMarian YuleJMJasper MilvainDMDora MilvainARAmy ReardonHBHorace Barlow

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  • Other

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  • Extended social and family network
  • Central literary circle
  • Protagonist

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  • Aftermath
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