A Daughter of Eve · Character
Schmucke
A poor German music-master whose troubles become a pretext for secret charity, he embodies the humble innocence that the great world uses and forgets.
supporting
Also known as de boor Schmucke, de poor Schmucke
First appearance: a daughter of eve
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Schmucke lives in the little Rue de Nevers on the Quai Conti, a German musician in distress whose plight the Countess and her sister conspire to relieve under cover of strictest secrecy. His name serves as a screen for…
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- Other
Character groups
- Family and financial underworld
- Parisian social circle
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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