Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Characters of Literature

Heroes hold a special place in our imagination.

Names such as Odysseus, Beowulf, and Queen Guinevere summon up mythic legends, while Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, and Huckleberry Finn are some of the most recognizable figures in world literature.

Study some of the most memorable and important characters ever created and gain fresh insight into what makes a hero and what makes a character successful.