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     24. Harry Potter - Whistle-Blower Hero Mar 7, 2014
     • Learning what the surprising success of Harry Potter teaches one about successful heroes.
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     23. Lisbeth Salander - Avenging Female Fury Mar 7, 2014
     • Lisbeth Salander from "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" seems to be a character suited to one's times.
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     22. Fairy-Tale Heroines - New-Style Princesses Mar 7, 2014
     • Many fairy-tale heroines are imbued in one's cultural consciousness; what lessons they teach.

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   Course Overview. 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 all of world literature. Robinson Crusoe and Elizabeth Bennet are as...

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   What do these memorable characters have in common? Why do we turn to certain stories again and again? And what impact have they made on world history? These 24 eye-opening lectures give fresh insight into some of the greatest heroes in world literature, from warriors such as Beowulf and Odysseus to unexpected heroes such as Uncle Tom and Sancho ...

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   Who are the most famous heroes in literature?

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   • Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Characters of Literature. Robinson Crusoe and Elizabeth Bennet are as real to us today as they were when Daniel Defoe and Jane Austen first created them. Meanwhile, Frodo Baggins, Harry Potter, and Lisbeth Salander are heroes for our age and the legends of the future.

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   Who are the main characters in the legend of the legendary heroes?

   • Characters / The Legend Of The Legendary Heroes Main Characters. This is a character page regarding the main characters of The Legend of the Legendary Heroes. For other characters, see the index here. Ryner Lute/Felna Lieutolu. The main character of the story. He looks like a lazy guy, but is actually the strongest magician in his country.

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   What makes a character a hero?

   • Not only does he identify what makes each character a hero or heroine in very different times and settings, he uses insight and a sense of humor to reflect on our world: changing gender roles, for example, or how modern heroes are often battling the overpowering state of the 20th and 21st Centuries.

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   Jan 1, 2014 · This series of 24 - 30 minute lectures by Dr. Shippey (audio format) attempts the impossible...define 24 of the most important and influential heroic characters in the entire history of literature (mostly Western). His very first hero? Achilles? Heracles? Moses? Alexander?

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   These 24 lectures give fresh insight into some of the greatest heroes in world literature, from warriors such as Beowulf and Odysseus to unexpected heroes such as Uncle Tom and Sancho Panza. Professor Shippey gives you an inside glimpse into the writer's process.

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   Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Characters of Literature Audible Audiobook – Original recording Thomas A. Shippey (Author, Narrator), The Great Courses (Author, Publisher) 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 4 ratings

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