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Early life in Paris reveals Barty Josselin's magnetic charm and talent

School days at the Institution F. Brossard in Paris establish Barty Josselin as an irresistible youth of mixed French and English parentage. His lifelong friend Robert Maurice records Barty's effortless charm, artistic flair, and physical grace. Even in boyhood, Barty possesses a sense of north-feeling orientation and hidden perceptual talents that set him apart from his peers.

Despair over failing eyesight gives way to mysterious automatic writing

Loss of sight in one eye brings Barty to the brink of despair while living in Düsseldorf. Just as suicide seems his only refuge, automatic writing begins to flow from his hand during sleep. Messages signed by Martia, an invisible intelligence originating from the planet Mars, offer guidance and restore his sense of purpose.

Martian inspiration elevates an ordinary man into a literary visionary

Dictated passages from Martia transform Barty into an acclaimed author whose books captivate the reading public. Martia reveals herself as a spiritual entity inhabiting Barty's subconscious to aid human evolution through creative genius. Barty's ultimate success and domestic happiness reflect the unseen cosmic forces guiding individual human destiny.

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The Martian

Discover George Du Maurier's Victorian fantasy of artistic genius, subconscious inspiration, and celestial influence shaping a human life.

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