Adam’s Breed · Character

Ugo Doria

A man named Doria, possibly a noble or acquaintance.

minor

Also known as Doria, this Doria

First appearance: book i

Ugo Doria's tie to Gian-Luca is one of the pressures that moves Adam’s Breed—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

His poetry is discovered by Gian-Luca, influencing his intellectual development.

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Gian-Luca
rivalry · negative
Ugo Doria is a rival or antagonist to Gian-Luca, with frequent confrontations. How this plays out →
Gian-Luca
rivalry · negative
Ugo Doria is a rival or antagonist to Gian-Luca, with frequent confrontations. How this plays out →

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VII
Poet discovered by Gian-Luca.
XI
His poetry is discovered by Gian-Luca, influencing his intellectual development.
I
The poet who feeds at the Capo, always hungry and seldom paying his bills; he offers to get Gian-Luca work as a model but Gian-Luca declines.
V
Gian-Luca admires his poetry and essays, finding solace in his words.
IV
Gian-Luca's favorite poet; his works bring Gian-Luca moments of joy and contentment.
VII
His poetry is discovered by Gian-Luca, influencing his intellectual development.
III
His new epic poem brings Gian-Luca a sense of peace and spiritual connection.
V
Poet who books a table at the Doric.
I
The poet whose visit Gian-Luca is eagerly preparing for; he is idealized by Gian-Luca.
II
The guest Gian-Luca insists on waiting on personally, causing staff to question the headwaiter's unusual behavior.
III
Aging poet dining with Milady, drinking heavily, trying to appear youthful and impressive.
IV
The object of Gian-Luca's bitter resentment; his books and character are reviled.
I
Mentioned as the catalyst for Gian-Luca's change in behavior.
II
Referenced as a comparison; Gian-Luca sees something ugly in the lovers that reminds him of Doria.
III
Referenced as the Librarian; offers Gian-Luca fairy tales as wisdom, but Gian-Luca does not believe him.
IV
His poem 'Gioia della Luce' haunts Gian-Luca and helps him find peace.

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