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Per Illson

A peasant or minor character.

minor

Also known as Per Illson

First appearance: xix from churchyard to public house

Per Illson shows up with force in Poor Mother Country. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Makes a proposition in the Chamber, linked to Olle Montanus's presence.
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See Per Illson in xix from churchyard to public house

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  • Other

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  • Minor and peripheral characters
  • Bohemian circle members

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Falk reaches his emotional and psychological nadir here, experiencing complete disillusionment and loss of sel…

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See Per Illson in xix from churchyard to public house
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