Martian

Martian

by George du Maurier

The Martian, by George du Maurier, is an autobiographical novel that follows the life of Barty Josselin from his school days to his later years. The book is written in long, descriptive passages, with very little dialogue and many digressions. It provides a rich portrait of the author's life and times, and explores themes of friendship, love, and loss.

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George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier was a Franco-British cartoonist and writer known for work in Punch and a Gothic novel Trilby, featuring the character Svengali. His son was the actor Sir Gerald...

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