Confessions of Felix Krull, Confidence Man (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
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
- Principal Characters: Felix Krull, Engelbert Krull, Frau Krull, Olympia, Herr Schimmelpreester, Müller Rose, Madame Houpflé, Dom Antonio José Kuckuck, Dona Maria Pia Kuckuck, Susanna (Zouzou) Kuckuck, Marquis de Venosta, Zaza
- 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
The Story:
Felix Krull was born in the Rhine Valley, the son of a champagne maker named Engelbert Krull. Townspeople considered the Krull family upper class but frowned on the easygoing way of life in the Krull household; Engelbert Krull, for one thing, showed too much interest in one of his female employees. The Krulls frequently invited friends, among them Felix’s godfather, Herr Schimmelpreester, for merry parties, in which Felix and his sister Olympia were allowed to take part.
The greatest experience of Felix’s youth was a dramatic performance by a famous actor,...
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