Fiction, World Literature

The Martian

Name: The Martian
Author: George du Maurier
ISBN: 9781411444553

by George du Maurier

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Overview

Published posthumously and largely based on du Maurier’s school days in Paris, The Martian is a captivating romantic fantasy in which an earthling—Barty—becomes possessed by the spirit of Martia, a female extraterrestrial. They share a body, and while Barty sleeps, Martia writes fiction in Barty’s name, catapulting him to fame.

About the Author, George du Maurier

George du Maurier (1834–1896) was a British cartoonist whose work appeared in Punch. He also wrote several novels, the best known of which is Trilby, published in 1894. In one of his cartoons du Maurier coined the term “bedside manner.” He was the grandfather of Daphne du Maurier, author of the acclaimed novel, Rebecca.