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The Castle of Otranto · Character

Thomas Gray

A poet mentioned in the preface as a literary reference.

minor

Also known as Gray

First appearance: preface to the first edition

See Thomas Gray in preface to the first editionBook page

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SNSt. NicholasHWHorace WalpoleHFHoly FatherTGThomas Gray

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See Thomas Gray in preface to the first edition