Short Fiction · Character

Aspasia

A historical figure referenced in the narrative.

minor

Aspasia's tie to Madame de Hautcastel is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Referenced indirectly through the mention of Ariadne and classical figures, but not directly present in this chapter.

Aspasia first appears in 0000 a journey round my room.

With Madame de Hautcastel (social): Aspasia and Madame de Hautcastel are social acquaintances within aristocratic or intellectual circles.

In XXXVII: Referenced indirectly through the mention of Ariadne and classical figures, but not directly present in this chapter.

Later, in XLII: Appears in the dream, comments on modern fashion and the doctor's wig.

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Madame de Hautcastel
social · ambivalent
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