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Old Lieschen

Teufelsdröckh's bed-maker and stove-lighter in his youth.

minor

Also known as Lieschen, Lisekin, Liza

First appearance: i genesis

Old Lieschen shows up with force in II: Idyllic. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned indirectly as part of the village community, though not directly referenced in the provided text.
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In II: Idyllic: Mentioned indirectly as part of the village community, though not directly referenced in the provided text. Later, in Pedagogy: Mentioned in passing as part of the domestic background of Teufelsdröckh's…

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  • Teufelsdröckh's Personal Circle
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