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John Fante is one of the unsung heroes of 20th century American literature. His unflinching prose and depictions of social realism found its greatest character in Arturo Bandini. In essence, Bandini was Fante – a struggling writer, unapologetically embracing life with a vigour that may have bordered on the reckless, but was nonetheless ...

17) Jack Sparrow Jack Sparrow is regarded as one of the favorite characters of The Pirates of the Caribbean series. First appearing in the 2003 movie The Pirates of the Caribbean, the movie’s acclaim led to a 12-book series.Authored by Robb Kidd, Elizabeth J. Braswell, Tui T. Sutherland, and Carla Jablonski, this series became famous.

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.

But, undeterred, for our recent book, The 100 Greatest Literary Characters, my co-authors Gail Sinclair, Kirk Curnutt, and I decided that a reasonable list was possible if we gravitated toward time-honored reader favorites, classic prototypes, and cultural influencers—characters who had a life beyond the page s. There were at least 50 ...

John Clark (Ryanverse character) Claudia (American literary character) Clay (Less Than Zero) Peter Clemenza; Rooster Cogburn (character) The Continental Op; Anthony Corleone; Carmela Corleone; Connie Corleone; Michael Corleone; Sonny Corleone; Vito Corleone; Lila Crane; Marion Crane; Jack Crawford (character) Gage Creed;

Courtesy of YouTube. Since his debut in Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in 1884, the defiantly independent Huck Finn has embodied the adventurous spirit of American youth.. Huck’s decision to fake his own death and sail down the Mississippi River rather than be “civilized” has made him an inspirational icon of freedom for celebrities like Muhammad Ali, Bob Dylan, and even ...

Patrick Bateman (American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis) Don Quixote (Don Quixote by Miguel De Cervantes) Benjamin Trotter (The Rotter's Club by Jonathan Coe) ... One of the most famous literary characters is Sherlock Holmes. He is an intelligent detective who uses his keen observation skills to solve crimes. Sherlock Holmes is a well-loved ...

We have chosen to select 10 of the most quintessential literary characters from American books. These characters have become symbols in their own right, and are almost as famous as the authors that created them. ... Perhaps his most famous feat is convincing the neighborhood kids that painting Polly’s fence was immense amounts of ...

The 100 most iconic, well-known, and generally beloved fictional characters of film, television, literature, and pop culture since the turn of the 20th Century. Superman (first appearance: 1938) Created by Jerry Siegal and Joe Shuster for Action Comics #1 (DC Comics). Mickey Mouse (1928) Created by Walt Disney and Ub Iworks for Steamboat Willie. James Bond

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.

20. John Galt The answer to the question posed in the opening sentence of Atlas Shrugged is: “#20 on the list of the 50 greatest literary character names of all time.” And yes, I do realize that there is some conflict including Ayn Rand on a list of anything “literary.” 19. Tristam Shandy I never read the book, but this name sounds like a really excellent dive bar of the kind that are ...

They become part of our collective consciousness, influencing everything from pop culture to our own personal values. Some characters reflect our deepest fears and desires, while others challenge us to see the world differently. Here are 20 of the most iconic literary characters and why they continue to captivate us.

Arguably the most famous detective in literary history, Sherlock Holmes has captivated readers since his first appearance in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1887 novel, “A Study in Scarlet.” ... have cemented Gatsby’s place as one of the most iconic characters in American literature. 7. Hamlet (from “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare)

Holden Caulfield is one of the most famous male characters in American literature. Appearing in numerous writings by J. D. Salinger, he’s best known as the protagonist of The Catcher in the Rye. A disaffected youth, Holden is expelled from a fancy prep school, and subsequently spends two days in Manhattan. ...

Let’s browse the most famous fictional characters that have captured our imaginations and stood the test of time. Literary Fictional Characters 1. Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird, 1960) Atticus Finch is a dad and lawyer in Maycomb, Alabama. He stands up for what’s right, defending Tom Robinson, a black man wrongly accused.

A fundamental member of the so-called Beat Generation, Jack Kerouac gifted us with one of the most famous novels in American literature: On the Road, published in 1957. One of his most remembered characters is Dean Moriarty, who was based on a real person, Neal Cassady, a close friend of the author.

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.

With his extravagant parties and elusive past, the enigmatic Jay Gatsby stands as a symbol of the American Dream and the pursuit of unattainable aspirations. Fitzgerald’s portrayal of Gatsby’s complex character and tragic fate resonates as a poignant commentary on the excesses of the Jazz Age. Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë’s “Jane Eyre”)

Explore the 23 most beloved literary characters of all time, from classics to modern tales, and discover why they've captured readers' hearts., Features News, Times Now ... Mark Twain attempts to represent freedom, both inside and outside American society. 11. Heathcliff. ... Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot is a famous Belgian detective who ...