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The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. · Character

John Murray

A publisher who corresponded with the narrator.

minor

Also known as Mr. John Murray, Mr. Murray, Murray

First appearance: l envoy

John Murray's tie to Geoffrey Crayon is one of the pressures that moves The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The eminent London publisher who initially declined the work but later published it after Scott's recommendation.
In the storyPreface to the Revised EditionOpen this moment free

John Murray first appears in 0036 l envoy.

With Geoffrey Crayon (professional): John Murray is Geoffrey's publisher, handling the business of bringing the Sketchbook to print. With Geoffrey Crayon (professional): John Murray is Geoffrey's publisher, handling the business of bringing the Sketchbook to print.

In Preface to the Revised Edition: The eminent London publisher who initially declined the work but later published it after Scott's recommendation.

See John Murray in Preface to the Revised EditionBook page

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GCGeoffrey CrayonSWSir Walter ScottACArchibald Cons…JMJohn Murray

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  • Professional
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Character groups

  • Publishers and literary figures
  • Protagonist

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John Murray in The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.