Pelle the Conqueror · Character
Old Klaus Hermann
An old man who lives in the village and shares tales.
minor
Also known as old Klaus, Klaus, Klaus Hermann
First appearance: xxxiii
Old Klaus Hermann shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
An old peasant who gives Pelle a lift and suggests he become a shoemaker's apprentice.
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- Pelle's family and early influences
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