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But as the author says, Shakespeare and Dickens, amongst others, alone could each have a top 50 and a complete greatest literary character list would probably be more like 500 names, rather than just 50.

Book Magazine, now defunct, compiled a panel of 55 authors, literary agents, editors, and actors in 2002 to “rank the top one hundred characters in literature since 1900.”Jay Gatsby, The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1925 Holden Caulfield, The Catcher in the Rye, J. D.

From Peterpan to Harry Potter, literature has given us timeless fictional characters. Embark on a nostalgic journey and see the top 101 fictional characters of all time! From the 1900s till the present, we’ve created a list of the most memorable fictional characters. From old classics to modern literature, we’ve covered everything for you. Dive in to see the most beloved characters and see ...

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To celebrate World Book Day, we asked the leading lights of British letters to name the characters who give them the greatest reading pleasure. Is your favourite among them? Interviews by Julia Stuart

In any given year, an average of 275,000 books are published in the United States, some 43,000 of them fiction. Add to that centuries of books and you can see why it’s nearly impossible to devise a definitive list of the best 100 literary characters. But, undeterred, for our recent book, The 100 Greatest Literary Characters, my co-authors Gail Sinclair, Kirk Curnutt, and I decided that a ...

These are the coolest characters in literature: the greatest characters from the printed page.

The following are my top 50 favorite characters from all forms of literature. I have only including fictional characters, so no real people (Schindler’s List) or characters closely based on real life counterparts (I Love Lucy).

The 100 most iconic, well-known, and generally beloved fictional characters of film, TV, literature, and pop culture since the turn of the 20th Century.

In fiction, television and film, there are countless characters that ascend beyond "fan favourite" to reach worldwide, iconic status. In no particular order, here are 50 of the greatest fictional characters ever."

In fiction, television and film, there are countless characters that ascend beyond “fan favourite” to reach worldwide, iconic status. In no particular order, here are 50 of the greatest ...

20 Most Iconic Characters in Literature From daring adventurers to great philosophers; spirited heroines to cunning antagonists; fiction is filled with iconic characters who leap from the page into the pantheon of literary legend.

Chances are, one of your favorites made the list of “The 100 Greatest Literary Characters,” the latest book from Illinois Wesleyan University English professor James Plath, along with two co-authors. The volume cherrypicks those fictional characters who have captured the hearts and imaginations of readers while making a lasting cultural impact.

(iUniverse) This book ranks the most influential fictional persons in literature, looking at their impact on literature and culture at large. While not flesh and bone, each character has his own history. The list includes Hamlet, Hercules, Holden Caulfield, and many others. It includes heroes and villains, young and old and everything in between. Pollard Gott is a psychologist and critic.

These famous literary heroes, heroines, & villains are some of the best fictional characters ever created! They're well developed, memorable, and inspiring.

In The 100 Greatest Literary Characters, James Plath, Gail Sinclair, and Kirk Curnutt identify the most significant figures in fiction published over the past several centuries. The characters profiled here represent a wide array of storytelling, and the authors explore the significance of the figures at the time they were created as well as their relevance today. Included in this volume are ...

Discover the best book characters that have captured hearts and imaginations, featuring guides to the most famous and popular personalities in literature.

The 20 Most Iconic Characters in Literature and Their Lasting Impact These legendary literary characters aren't just figures on a page—they've defied time, shaped cultures, and haunted our collective imagination for centuries, proving that the right story can make a mere mortal immortal.

Explore a list of 50+ character flaws, from emotional insecurities to fatal flaws. Learn how these imperfections shape compelling stories with real examples