Manhattan Transfer · Character
Martin Schiff
A young intellectual and friend of the bohemian set.
minor
Also known as Martin, Martin Schiff, Little Martin
First appearance: section i
Martin Schiff shows up with force in VIII: One More River to Jordan. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Engages in a heated political debate at dinner about capitalism and socialism.
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In VIII: One More River to Jordan: Engages in a heated political debate at dinner about capitalism and socialism. Later, in IV:…
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Character groups
- Background figures and minor characters
- Protagonist
- Elite social climbers
- Bohemian and underworld figures
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See Martin Schiff in section i