The Devil’s Dictionary · Character
James F. Bowman
A deceased character referenced in definitions.
minor
Also known as Bowman, the late James F. Bowman, himself
First appearance: the devil s dictionary
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With A (friendship): A and James F. Bowman share a frequent, likely collegial or bantering friendship, possibly as fellow satirists. With B (friendship): B and James F. Bowman share a cordial, less intense friendship…
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- Other
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- Satirical targets and narrators
- Diverse satirical cast
- Recurring definitional figures
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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