Short Fiction · Character
The Narrator (The Fiddler)
A struggling poet who meets a contented fiddler named Hautboy.
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Also known as Unknown, the man, this man
First appearance: The Fiddler
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Helmstone, a poet whose work has been harshly criticized, initially despairing and prideful, but ultimately humbled and transformed by his encounter with Hautboy.
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