Short Fiction · Character
King Turandon
A king character, possibly in a fairy tale.
minor
First appearance: short fiction
King Turandon shows up with force in The Sweet-Scented Name. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The princess's father, who cannot answer her questions about the senses.
King Turandon first appears in 0001 short fiction.
In The Sweet-Scented Name: The princess's father, who cannot answer her questions about the senses.
Later, in II: Mentioned as the wise king and father of Princess Turandina, who taught her spells and enchantments.
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- Diverse recurring and allegorical figures
- Recurring domestic characters
- Noble and romantic leads
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This is the story's dramatic climax because the old man undergoes a profound psychological reversal, abandonin…
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