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The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft · Character

Charles Dickens

Referenced as a novelist whose characters and style are discussed.

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Also known as Dickens

First appearance: i

Charles Dickens shows up with force in XXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Contrasted with Trollope; his artistic fervor and inspiring work habits are praised, despite his own commercial struggles.
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In XXII: Contrasted with Trollope; his artistic fervor and inspiring work habits are praised, despite his own commercial struggles. Later, in XX: Mentioned as the creator of Mr. Pecksniff, a peculiarly English…

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