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Elias Magus

An old Jewish art dealer and usurer.

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Also known as Ulysses, Magus, Elias, old Elias

First appearance: Pierre Grassou

Elias Magus shows up with force in Pierre Grassou. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A picture-dealer who commissions Grassou to paint copies of old masters, later revealed to have sold them as originals.
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Elias Magus first appears in 0021 pierre grassou.

In Pierre Grassou: A picture-dealer who commissions Grassou to paint copies of old masters, later revealed to have sold them as originals.

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PGPierre GrassouMDMadame d'EspardDEDervilleMDMadame de Beau…HSHippolyte Schi…EMElias Magus

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Art and marriage
  • Parisian social web
  • Protagonist

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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