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Rudolph Erich Raspe

The mischievous compiler who frames the Baron's tales with mock-serious affidavits, letting Sinbad and Aladdin sign as witnesses to the truth.

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Also known as Raspe, Poor Raspe

First appearance: volume i to the public

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The author who compiled and published the Baron's adventures.
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Rudolph Erich Raspe first appears in 0003 volume i to the public.

In The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen Volume I: The author who compiled and published the Baron's adventures.

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See Rudolph Erich Raspe in volume i to the public