Confessions of Felix Krull, Confidence Man (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Thomas Mann
- First Published: 1954
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Picaresque
- Time of Work: Early twentieth century
- Setting: Germany, Paris, and Lisbon
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism, Picaresque fiction
- Subjects: Acting or actors, Twentieth century, Mistaken or secret identity, Antiheroes, Paris, Adultery, Hotels, motels, or inns, Theft, Waiters or waitresses, Germany or German people, Portugal or Portuguese people, Precious metals or stones, Gems, Wine or wine making
- Locales: Paris, France, Lisbon, Portugal, Frankfurt, Germany
Characters Discussed
Felix Krull (FAY-lihks krewl), alias Armand, a hotel employee; alias the Marquis de Venosta. Impressed at a theatrical performance by the ease with which the actors create various impressions, Felix himself becomes an actor. From that time on he plays a variety of roles in life. As Armand, the waiter in a hotel, he leads a double life on the proceeds from the sale of jewels he steals from a guest, Mme Houpflé; impersonating the Marquis de Venosta, he sets out on a trip around the world.
Müller Rose (MEW-lur ROH-suh), an actor whose performance...
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