Short Fiction · Character
Charles d'Anjou
A historical French king appearing in a narrative.
minor
Also known as Charles, Charles the Sixth
First appearance: A Tale of the Passions
Charles d'Anjou shows up with force in A Tale of the Passions. The page is where that presence becomes real.
King of Naples and head of the Guelphs, described as hypocritical, bloody, avaricious, and cruel; he is the usurper opposed by Corradino.
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In A Tale of the Passions: King of Naples and head of the Guelphs, described as hypocritical, bloody, avaricious, and cruel; he is the usurper opposed by Corradino. Later, in Transformation: King Charles VI of France,…
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- Historical Villainy
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- Protagonist
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- Aftermath
- Closing
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