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Hafen Slawkenbergius

A fictional German author whose treatise on noses is a running joke.

minor

Also known as Slawkenbergius

First appearance: book iii

Hafen Slawkenbergius shows up with force in Chapter VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned indirectly via the reference to Dr.
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Hafen Slawkenbergius first appears in 0050 book iii.

In Chapter VII: Mentioned indirectly via the reference to Dr. Kunastrokius, a figure associated with hobbyhorses.

Later, in Chapter XLI: Walter is translating Slawkenbergius's work on noses at the start of the chapter.

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TFThe FrenchTSTristram ShandyTSThe StrangerTSThe StrasburgersUTUncle TobyHSHafen Slawkenbergius

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  • Slawkenbergius's Nose Tale
  • Narrative and Historical Figures
  • Protagonist

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