Egon (Herr Pigglewitch) from Quicksands

From Quicksands · Streckfuss, Adolf, 1823-1895; Wister, A. L. (Annis Lee), 1830-1908 [Translator]

Egon (Herr Pigglewitch) is a self-doubting, morally complex, and sensitive tutor seeking redemption in Quicksands, known for doubts his capacity and feels unsure of himself; admits to leading a life far from blameless and feeling morbid; describes himself as weak, sinful, and impressionable.

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A self-doubting, morally complex, and sensitive tutor seeking redemption

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doubts his capacity and feels unsure of himself; admits to leading a life far from blameless and feeling morbid; describes himself as weak, sinful, and impressionable

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doubts his capacity and feels unsure of himself; admits to leading a life far from blameless and feeling morbid; describes himself as weak, sinful, and impressionable

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