# The Cream of the Jest — Character guide

> Key figures in The Cream of the Jest by James Branch Cabell.

- [Felix Kennaston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/felix_kennaston.md): A writer who discovers a mysterious sigil that blurs the line between reality and his fiction.
- [Horvendile](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/horvendile.md): A chivalric figure from Kennaston's imagined world, pursuing Ettarre across time.
- [La Beale Ettarre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/la_beale_ettarre.md): The elusive lady of Horvendile's quest, appearing in various historical guises.
- [Mrs. Kennaston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/mrs_kennaston.md): Felix Kennaston's wife, who observes his strange preoccupations with concern.
- [Kathleen Saumarez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/kathleen_saumarez.md): A woman from Kennaston's past who inspires aspects of his fictional Ettarre.
- [Maugis d'Aigremont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/maugis_d_aigremont.md): A sorcerer and knight in Kennaston's imagined medieval world.
- [Sir Guiron des Rocques](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/sir_guiron_des_roccques.md): A knight in the fictional realm of Poictesme, companion to Horvendile.
- [Muriel Allardyce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/muriel_allardyce.md): A friend of the Kennastons, involved in social circles and local gossip.
- [Avis Blagden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/avis_blagden.md): An acquaintance of the Kennastons, part of their social set.
- [Dick Harrowby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/dick_harrowby.md): A local man involved in the town's affairs and Kennaston's circle.
- [Count Emmerick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/count_emmerick.md): A nobleman in the fictional world of Poictesme.
- [Perion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/perion.md): A character from the fictional realm, father of Horvendile.
- [P. N. Flaherty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/p_n_flaherty.md): A newspaper reporter who investigates Kennaston's strange experiences.
- [Margaret Hugonin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/margaret_hugonin.md): A young woman from Kennaston's past, briefly mentioned in his memories.
- [Alison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/alison.md): A legendary figure referenced in the fictional narrative.
- [Nan Boleyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/nan_boleyn.md): A historical figure appearing as a character in Kennaston's visions.
- [Charicles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/charicles.md): A character from the ancient Greek segments of the fictional narrative.
- [Scoteia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/scoteia.md): A figure from the fictional world, associated with the sigil's lore.
- [Ailas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/ailas.md): A minor character in the Poictesme narrative.
- [Alcluid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/alcluid.md): A character from the fictional realm of Poictesme.
- [Beatricê Cenci](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/beatrice_enci.md): A historical figure appearing in Kennaston's imaginative sequences.
- [Amrou](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/amrou.md): A historical general appearing briefly in the narrative's visions.
- [John Faustus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/john_faustus.md): The legendary scholar, referenced as a character in the fictional world.
- [Pontius Pilate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/pontius_pilate.md): The Roman governor, appearing in a vision of historical events.
- [Tiberius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/tiberius.md): The Roman emperor, mentioned in the narrative's historical scope.
- [Cromwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/cromwell.md): The English lord protector, appearing in a historical vignette.
- [George Washington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/george_washington.md): The American general, briefly referenced in the narrative.
- [Napoleon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/napoleon.md): The French emperor, mentioned in passing historical allusions.
- [Coleridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/coleridge.md): The poet, referenced in Kennaston's literary musings.
- [Leonard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/leonard.md): A minor character in the contemporary sections of the book.
- [Moira](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/moira.md): A name appearing in the fictional narrative of Poictesme.
- [Adam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/adam.md): The biblical first man, referenced in the story's philosophical themes.
- [Christ](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/christ.md): Central figure of Christianity, referenced in the narrative's reflections.
- [Old Caesar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/old_caesar.md): A minor character or reference in the fictional world.
- [Ptolemy of the Fat Paunch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/ptolemy_of_the_fat_paunch.md): A comedic figure from the fictional realm of Poictesme.
- [Monsieur le Prince](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/monsieur_le_prince.md): A French nobleman appearing in the historical vignettes.
- [Mr. Booth Tarkington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/characters/mr_booth_tarkington.md): A real author mentioned as a contemporary of Kennaston.

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