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A Pessimist in Theory and Practice
A Pessimist in Theory and Practice by Bird, Frederic Mayer, 1838-1908 is often approached through characters such as Clarice, Hartman. This page gathers the main figures and reading paths tied to the work.
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Clarice: High-principled, proud, loyal noblewoman. Known for proud, high-minded, somewhat haughty; Loyal and self-sacrificing, values loyalty; Exhibits a sense of moral and emotional depth.
Hartman: Disillusioned, skeptical man disenchanted with society. Known for disillusioned, pessimist about life and society; views the world as corrupt and overdone; cynical and skeptical about human nature.
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Clarice
Clarice: High-principled, proud, loyal noblewoman. Known for proud, high-minded, somewhat haughty; Loyal and self-sacrificing, values loyalty; Exhibits a sense of moral and emotional depth.
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Hartman
Hartman: Disillusioned, skeptical man disenchanted with society. Known for disillusioned, pessimist about life and society; views the world as corrupt and overdone; cynical and skeptical about human nature.
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