Best Classic Literary Characters
Try to keep this list filled with characters from anything before 1920The Top Ten
1 Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional private detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Referring to himself as a "consulting detective" in the stories, Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard.
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional private detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Referring to himself as a "consulting detective" in the stories, Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard. Sherlock Holmes one of the most fascinating characters. You can Tell that if you look at the huge amount of adaptations of this characters
It appears as if he was real detective... And what is better making a character so powerful that it appears real
2 Merlin
3 Dracula
Dracula is a legendary character featured in various forms of media, most notably in Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula." He is the archetypal vampire, often depicted as a charismatic and immortal being with a thirst for human blood. Dracula's character has been reimagined in countless adaptations, exploring themes of immortality, the supernatural, and the struggle between good and evil.
Dracula is a legendary character featured in various forms of media, most notably in Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula." He is the archetypal vampire, often depicted as a charismatic and immortal being with a thirst for human blood. Dracula's character has been reimagined in countless adaptations, exploring themes of immortality, the supernatural, and the struggle between good and evil.
4 Robin Hood
5 Musashi
6 Allan Quatermain
7 Sinbad
8 King Arthur
9 The Musketeers
10 Frankenstein's Monster
Frankenstein's Monster often referred to as "Frankenstein" is a fictional character who first appeared in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein as a monster brought to life by his creator Victor Frankenstein, Frankenstein's Monster would later become a pop culture icon featured in various media with his most iconic portrayal by Boris Karloff in the 1931 film Frankenstein.
Frankenstein's Monster often referred to as "Frankenstein" is a fictional character who first appeared in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein as a monster brought to life by his creator Victor Frankenstein, Frankenstein's Monster would later become a pop culture icon featured in various media with his most iconic portrayal by Boris Karloff in the 1931 film Frankenstein.The Contenders
11 Mowgli
12 Hercules
13 Captain Nemo
14 Moriarty
15 Atticus Finch
Atticus Finch is a fictional character in author Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize winning novel of 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird.
Atticus Finch is a fictional character in author Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize winning novel of 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird.
16 Mr. Darcy
17 Scarlett O'Hara
Katie Scarlett O'Hara is a fictional character and the protagonist in Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel Gone with the Wind and in the later film of the same name.
Katie Scarlett O'Hara is a fictional character and the protagonist in Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel Gone with the Wind and in the later film of the same name.
18 James Bond
Royal Navy Commander James Bond is a fictional character created by British journalist and novelist Ian Fleming in 1953. He is the protagonist of the James Bond series of novels, films, comics and video games.
Royal Navy Commander James Bond is a fictional character created by British journalist and novelist Ian Fleming in 1953. He is the protagonist of the James Bond series of novels, films, comics and video games.
19 Gulliver
20 Thor
21 Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov
22 Odysseus
23 Andrei Nikolayevich Bolkonsky
Prince Andrei Nikolayevich Bolkonsky is a character in Leo Tolstoy's epic Russian novel War & Peace, who leaves his family to fight against Napoleon's 1812 invasion of Russia. He was portrayed in the 2016 mini series by James Norton.
Prince Andrei Nikolayevich Bolkonsky is a character in Leo Tolstoy's epic Russian novel War & Peace, who leaves his family to fight against Napoleon's 1812 invasion of Russia. He was portrayed in the 2016 mini series by James Norton.
24 Bagheera
25 Elizabeth Bennet
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