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Professor Howison

A professor character in definitions.

minor

Also known as Howison

First appearance: the devil s dictionary

Professor Howison shows up with force in H. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in the definition of 'Heathen' as a Christian philosopher who calls Hebrews heathens.
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RJRev. John SatanAABBUNUnknownJFJames F. BowmanPHProfessor Howison

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  • Diverse satirical cast
  • Recurring definitional figures
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Professor Howison in the devil s dictionary