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Henry Irving

Famous actor who performed for Helen.

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Also known as Sir Henry Irving, Sir Henry

First appearance: ii letters 1887 1901

Henry Irving shows up with force in XXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Standing beside Ellen Terry, he wears the symbols of kingship; Helen recalls the majesty and grief in his performance.
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Henry Irving first appears in 0027 ii letters 1887 1901.

In XXII: Standing beside Ellen Terry, he wears the symbols of kingship; Helen recalls the majesty and grief in his performance.

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See Henry Irving in ii letters 1887 1901
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