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Henry James

The author, mentioned as a literary reference.

minor

Also known as Henry, James

First appearance: iii

Henry James shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as Andrew's literary idol; Helen criticizes his style as all forehead.
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See Henry James in iii
See Henry James in Chapter XI