A Personal Record · Character
Madame Delestang
A French woman encountered by the narrator during his travels.
minor
First appearance: A Personal Record
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Mentioned indirectly in the context of Conrad's early life in France.
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With Narrator (social): Madame Delestang is a social acquaintance, possibly from the narrator's time in Marseilles or other port cities. In Author's Note: Mentioned indirectly in the context of Conrad's early life in…
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- Maritime and Literary Acquaintances
- Protagonist
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