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Leonard Upjohn

A pretentious writer who takes an interest in Cronshaw's poetry.

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Also known as Upjohn

First appearance: lviii

Leonard Upjohn shows up with force in LXXXIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The critic who arranged publication of Cronshaw's poems and persuaded a publisher to accept them.
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In LXXXIII: The critic who arranged publication of Cronshaw's poems and persuaded a publisher to accept them. Later, in LXXXIV: Visits Cronshaw frequently but offers no practical help; patronizes Philip and criticizes…

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APAlbert PriceFLFrederick LawsonPCPhilip CareyCRCronshawLULeonard Upjohn

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  • Paris Artistic Circle
  • Minor Characters and Acquaintances
  • Philip's Romantic and Professional Circles
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See Leonard Upjohn in lviii