Table-Talk · Character

Thomas Paine

Political writer and revolutionary, referenced in political commentary.

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Also known as Paine, Mr. Thomas Paine

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Compared to Cobbett; noted for his sententious style and fixed principles, in contrast to Cobbett's reliance on details and lack of system.

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William Cobbett
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