The Counterfeiters (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Andre Gide
- First Published: 1925
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Psychological realism
- Time of Work: Early 1920’s
- Setting: Paris, France
- Genres: Long fiction, Psychological fiction
- Subjects: France or French people, Gay men, Homosexuality or homosexuals, Suicide, Paris, 1920’s, Brothers, Letter writing, Theft, Hedonism, Counterfeiting or counterfeiters
- Locales: Paris, France
Characters Discussed
Edouard (ay-DWAHR), a novelist who resembles André Gide. He is a close observer of and a commentator on the other characters and their actions, and he is a connecting link in their stories. He believes it is a person’s duty to be himself regardless of consequences, though the difference between the real and the counterfeit self may sometimes be hard to discern. His interest in Olivier is homosexual but on a higher level than Passavant’s.
Olivier Molinier (oh-lee-VYAY moh-lee-NYAY), his thoughtful, reserved nephew, jealous of Edouard’s interest...
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