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Classic literature is like the broccoli of books: nobody likes it, but we're all going to have to deal with it eventually. (And if you actually like broccoli, congratulations—you're going to

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

In the realm of classic literature, certain characters capture our hearts and minds with their acts of courage and formidable spirit. These iconic figures, hailing from beloved tales, stand as symbols of bravery, strength, and the indomitable human will.

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

When you get right down to it, one could more easily make a list of the 50 greatest names in the works of Charles Dickens than a list of the 50 greatest names in all of literature. But I’m giving it a go anyway, because nothing makes me happier than a battery of “How can [insert your favorite name here] not be on the list? You suck ...

The 100 favourite fictional characters... as chosen by 100 literary luminaries To celebrate World Book Day, we asked the leading lights of British letters to name the characters who give them the ...

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. Traverse

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.

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.

This article covers 16 of the most famous characters in literature. Classic characters that have withstood the test of time; loved characters

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.

Who says classics are just old stories? These memorable female characters are as inspiring and unforgettable as ever. Check out the top women in classic lit who still pack a punch today!

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.

Here Are the Most Relatable Characters in Classic Literature It’s funny how throughout modern day high schools, a great deal of the books that students read from different institutions around the world are actually the same. From classic American literature novels such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, To Kill A Mockingbird, or The Catcher in the Rye, to Shakespeare’s plays, many of ...

We at the Riot love a good poll, and in our latest bout of curiosity, we asked you to name your three favorite literary characters. 679 Riot readers

Through an in-depth exploration of 10 of the most renowned characters in literature, we will uncover the common threads that bind them together and the unique elements that make each one truly special. Get an Overview of the Characters Here’s a table and a graph that illustrate some key aspects of the unforgettable iconic characters:

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 ...

Literature has presented us with some of the most iconic and loved characters time and again. With so many well-crafted characters out there, it’s difficult to choose and narrow it down to just 23. However, we have attempted to achieve the impossible. From old classics to modern literature, here’s a list of 23 beloved characters of all time. This curated selection spans across various ...

Y’all, it has pretty much taken me FOREVER to come up with a good genre to pick characters from for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday. Like, I didn’t want to do YA because I didn’…