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Henry Johnson

from News from Nowhere; Or, An Epoch of Rest

A tall, dark-haired, exceedingly handsome man, whose surcoat is copiously and elegantly embroidered with gold, earning him the nickname 'Golden Dustman' or 'Boffin' (after a Dickens character). He moves with a 'somewhat haughty mien' but is kindly in expression. He is a dustman by profession, but writes 'reactionary novels' and enjoys elaborately dressing up.

Personality Traits

Haughty (in manner)Kindly (in expression)HandsomeShowyEccentricArtistic (in dress and writing)Curious (about the old world)Self-possessed

About Henry Johnson

Henry Johnson is a supporting character in William Morris's classic novel "News from Nowhere; Or, An Epoch of Rest" (1890). A tall, dark-haired, exceedingly handsome man, whose surcoat is copiously and elegantly embroidered with gold, earning him the nickname 'Golden Dustman' or 'Boffin' (after a Dickens character). He moves with a 'somewhat haughty mien' but is kindly in expression. He is a dustman by profession, but writes 'reactionary novels' and enjoys elaborately dressing up.

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