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Madame Delestang

A French woman encountered by the narrator during his travels.

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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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  • Social

Character groups

  • Maritime and Literary Acquaintances
  • Protagonist

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