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The Education of Henry Adams · Character

Charles Dickens

English novelist, referenced in literary context.

minor

Also known as Dickens, Charles

First appearance: xii eccentricity 1863

Charles Dickens first appears in 0014 xii eccentricity 1863.

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HAHenry AdamsCKClarence KingJQJohn Quincy Ad…ABAdam BadeauWEWilliam Ewart …CDCharles Dickens

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  • Diverse Acquaintances and Historical References
  • Protagonist
  • Political and Diplomatic Figures

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