Balzac
He is the author of Sarrasine (a work which Roland Barthes elects for his profound scrutiny).
Jean Reboul
He is the writer of an article which stimulates Roland Barthes to settle on Sarrasine.
Georges Bataille’s
His referencing of Balzac’s novel Sarrasine is a spur for Jean Reboul’s article.
Monsieur de Lanty
He is a flourishing, enigmatic character in Sarrasine who possesses a massive mansion which he procured from Marechal Carigliano.
Marianina
She is an entrancing girl who appears in Sarrasine whose inordinate attractiveness is so persuasive that no man would hesitate to wed her. She is the personification of exquisiteness, musical talent and pureness.
La Zambinella
She is a fascinating woman who hypnotizes Sarrasine with her astoundingly perfect body. Sarrasine is unconscious of her standing as a ‘castrato.’
