Short Fiction · Character
Martin
A named character with limited but distinct appearances.
minor
First appearance: short fiction
Martin shows up with force in The Dream of Eternity. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A friend of the narrator who argues against the immortality of the soul, finding pleasure in denying it, and suggests seeking a middle course between time and eternity.
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In The Dream of Eternity: A friend of the narrator who argues against the immortality of the soul, finding pleasure in denying it, and…
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- Diverse supporting cast
- Protagonist
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