Short Fiction · Character
Despina
An eloquent and influential Italian woman.
minor
Also known as eloquent Despina, Madonna Despina dei Elisei, the Elisei
First appearance: A Tale of the Passions
Despina shows up with force in A Tale of the Passions. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A woman who pleads with Lostendardo to support Corradino, invoking their past love and Manfred's memory; she describes herself as the 'bride of Death' and appeals to his better…
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In A Tale of the Passions: A woman who pleads with Lostendardo to support Corradino, invoking their past love and Manfred's memory; she describes herself as the 'bride of Death' and appeals to his better nature. Later,…
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- Love and Intrigue
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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