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In literature, the term “archbishop” is employed with remarkable versatility, serving as both a concrete historical figure and a potent literary symbol. Authors have used it to evoke ecclesiastical authority and to anchor narratives in real or imagined histories—as seen in references to notable figures like Archbishop Laud, who played a role in academic maintenance [1], and the Archbishop of Manila [2]. At times, the title underscores spiritual leadership or moral judgment in epic settings, as Dante alludes to characters such as Archbishop Roger in his allegorical journeys [3], [4]. Meanwhile, writers like Victor Hugo and Charles Dickens use the archbishop not only to denote established power but also to introduce dramatic tension and character contrast [5], [6]. This range of usage—from historical documentation to fanciful storytelling—demonstrates the enduring symbolic weight that the title “archbishop” carries in literary discourse.
  1. He came with credentials to Archbishop Laud, who allowed him maintenance in Balliol College.
    — from All About Coffee by William H. Ukers
  2. [30] 1 Archbishop of Manila from 1767 to 1787.—Tr.
    — from The Reign of Greed by José Rizal
  3. Thou then must know I was Count Ugolin, The Archbishop Roger
    — from The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri: The Inferno by Dante Alighieri
  4. Roger, the Archbishop, xxxiii.
    — from The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri: The Inferno by Dante Alighieri
  5. This letter angered the Archbishop.
    — from The History of a Crime by Victor Hugo
  6. 'Pray excuse him, madam,' said the Archbishop in a low stately voice; 'he is a very young man on liking, and we don't like him.'
    — from Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens

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