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.


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  • The Great Courses: Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Characters of Literature
English
  • TheTVDB.com Series ID 384931
  • Status Ended
  • First Aired March 7, 2014
  • Recent March 7, 2014
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Average Runtime 31 minutes
  • Genres Documentary
  • Original Country United States of America
  • Original Language English
  • Episode Screenshot Format 16:9 Screencap
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  • Created July 3, 2020 by
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