The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. · Character
The Baron Von Landshort
A German nobleman who hosts a wedding feast.
minor
First appearance: The Spectre Bridegroom
The Baron Von Landshort's tie to The Spectre Bridegroom is one of the pressures that moves The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Proud, small but bustling host of the castle, obsessed with family honor and supernatural tales.
The Baron Von Landshort first appears in 0020 the spectre bridegroom.
With The Spectre Bridegroom (social): The Baron is the father of the bride and the Spectre Bridegroom is the mysterious, seemingly supernatural suitor in the tale. With The Spectre Bridegroom (social): The Baron is the father of the bride and the Spectre Bridegroom is the mysterious, seemingly supernatural suitor in the tale. With The Spectre Bridegroom (social): The Baron is the father of the bride and the Spectre Bridegroom is the mysterious, seemingly supernatural suitor in the tale.
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- Social
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Character groups
- Literary and folk characters
- Noblemen and romantic impersonators
- Miscellaneous characters and references
- Protagonist
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- Aftermath
- Closing
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- The Spectre Bridegroom
social · ambivalent
The Baron is the father of the bride and the Spectre Bridegroom is the mysterious,… How this plays out →
- The Spectre Bridegroom
social · ambivalent
The Baron is the father of the bride and the Spectre Bridegroom is the mysterious,… How this plays out →
- The Spectre Bridegroom
social · ambivalent
The Baron is the father of the bride and the Spectre Bridegroom is the mysterious,… How this plays out →
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