Confessions of Felix Krull, Confidence Man | Confessions of Felix Krull, Confidence Man

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

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.

Confessions of Felix Krull, Confidence Man | Confessions of Felix Krull, Confidence Man

At a glance:

Characters Discussed

Join eNotes