# Charles d'Anjou — Short Fiction character guide

> Charles d'Anjou in Short Fiction by Mary Shelley.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Charles, Charles the Sixth

**First appearance:** 0000-a-tale-of-the-passions

## Who they are

A historical French king appearing in a narrative.

## In the story

### [A Tale of the Passions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_38_se/chapters/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.

### [Transformation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_38_se/chapters/transformation)

King Charles VI of France, whose madness mirrors the chaos of Paris during Guido's stay.

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