Saturday, April 22, 2006

Hurtfew Abbey

Elizabeth's link reminds me that one of the many significant names in the novel is the name of Mr. Norrell's house, Hurtfew Abbey. This nicely echoes Norrell's cautious attitude toward magic (or vice versa). It's akin to the doctor's adage: "Above all else, do no harm."

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