The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Chuan
Also known as Chu-an
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 92
Chuan is introduced at the threshold of childhood and inheritance, a young name carrying the promise of a family’s future. The account leaves his face and manner unpictured, making that brief mention feel all the more like a glimpse of a life just beginning.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Child (nine years old at time of father's death)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 92
- Books
- 1
Chuan is identified as the son and heir of Ko-li-ki-sze, the Wang-Ku prince. He is nine years old when his father dies; beyond this stark detail, the account gives no further description of his life or what becomes of him.
Description
Chuan is nine years old in the account. No details are given about his height, build, skin tone, hair, eyes, face, clothing, or distinguishing features, so his visual appearance cannot be specified more precisely.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- KG
King Georgefather
The commentary identifies Chuan as Ko-li-ki-sze’s son and successor to his title and dignities.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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