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The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character

David Gray

A poet and friend of Mark Twain.

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Also known as Mr. David Gray, David

First appearance: the autobiography of mark twain

David Gray shows up with force in Friday, February 16, 1906. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Poet and editor, the only friend who visited during the mourning period.
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In Friday, February 16, 1906: Poet and editor, the only friend who visited during the mourning period. Later, in New York, Thursday, February 22, 1906: Twain's friend from Buffalo, a poet and newspaper editor, later…

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JMJohn MaloneSCSusy ClemensJHJohn HayWFWillard FiskeMTMark TwainDGDavid Gray

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  • Extended Acquaintances and Cultural Figures
  • Theatrical and Business Associates
  • Family and Household
  • Historical and Fictional Figures
  • Domestic and Professional Support
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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