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Ellen Terry

A famous Victorian actress, addressed in a poem.

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Also known as Camma To Ellen Terry

First appearance: III: Camma

Ellen Terry shows up with force in Impressions de Théâtre. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The actress addressed in three poems, portrayed as Portia, Queen Henrietta Maria, and Camma.
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In Impressions de Théâtre: The actress addressed in three poems, portrayed as Portia, Queen Henrietta Maria, and Camma. Later, in Written at the Lyceum Theatre: Addressed as Portia, Queen Henrietta Maria, and Camma;…

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