# Ugo Doria — Adam’s Breed character guide

> Ugo Doria in Adam’s Breed by Radclyffe Hall.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Doria, this Doria

**First appearance:** 0000-book-i

## Who they are

A man named Doria, possibly a noble or acquaintance.

## Relationships

### [Gian-Luca](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/characters/gian_luca)

_rivalry_

Ugo Doria is a rival or antagonist to Gian-Luca, with frequent confrontations.

### [Gian-Luca](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/characters/gian_luca)

_rivalry_

Ugo Doria is a rival or antagonist to Gian-Luca, with frequent confrontations.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/vii)

Poet discovered by Gian-Luca.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/xi)

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

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/v)

Gian-Luca admires his poetry and essays, finding solace in his words.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/iv)

Gian-Luca's favorite poet; his works bring Gian-Luca moments of joy and contentment.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/vii)

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

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/iii)

His new epic poem brings Gian-Luca a sense of peace and spiritual connection.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/v)

Poet who books a table at the Doric.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/i)

The poet whose visit Gian-Luca is eagerly preparing for; he is idealized by Gian-Luca.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/ii)

The guest Gian-Luca insists on waiting on personally, causing staff to question the headwaiter's unusual behavior.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/iii)

Aging poet dining with Milady, drinking heavily, trying to appear youthful and impressive.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/iv)

The object of Gian-Luca's bitter resentment; his books and character are reviled.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as the catalyst for Gian-Luca's change in behavior.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/ii)

Referenced as a comparison; Gian-Luca sees something ugly in the lovers that reminds him of Doria.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/iii)

Referenced as the Librarian; offers Gian-Luca fairy tales as wisdom, but Gian-Luca does not believe him.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/iv)

His poem 'Gioia della Luce' haunts Gian-Luca and helps him find peace.

## Links

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