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A character is a person portrayed in an artistic manner in a novel, poem, or other work. The person may personify a particular role, which may be archetypal or symbolic in nature--with physical or psychological features.
Books About Characters in Literature: A-to-Z References
These books are great quick-reference guides to finding some of the most famous characters in literary history. Find the characters from Chaucer, Hemingway, Shakespeare, and beyond. Along the way, these books also offer biographical information about the writer, with background about the time and place in which these characters were created. Also, read more about characters in literary history.

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