# Professor Ludwig — Short Fiction character guide

> Professor Ludwig in Short Fiction by Stanley G. Weinbaum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ludwig, old Ludwig

**First appearance:** 0001-valley-of-dreams

## Who they are

An elderly scientist or academic figure.

## Relationships

### [Van Manderpootz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/van_manderpootz)

_professional_

Professor Ludwig and Van Manderpootz are colleagues in scientific research, often debating or collaborating on theories.

### [Van Manderpootz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/van_manderpootz)

_professional_

Professor Ludwig and Van Manderpootz are colleagues in scientific research, often debating or collaborating on theories.

### [Van Manderpootz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/van_manderpootz)

_professional_

Professor Ludwig and Van Manderpootz are colleagues in scientific research, often debating or collaborating on theories.

## In the story

### [Pygmalion's Spectacles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_51_se/chapters/pygmalion-s-spectacles)

Inventor of the Pygmalion Spectacles who argues that reality is a dream.

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