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Odysseus. Robinson Crusoe. Harry Potter. What do these memorable character types have as a common factor? Why do we choose certain stories again and again? And what impact have they made on world record? These 24 eye-opening lectures give fresh insight into a few of the best heroes in world literature, from warriors such as Beowulf and Odysseus to unpredicted heroes such as Uncle Tom and Sancho Panza. Professor Shippey gives you an internal glimpse in to the writer's process. Understand how authors "write in to the distance" to flesh out-or, in some cases, reimagine altogether-old reports, making them new for new readerships with different prices. By examining why is these heroes such powerful characters, you'll see how they offer a window to better understand ourselves. From your beginnings of world literature through today's bestsellers, check out what makes character types successful-and that they echo our changing social mores. For instance, after the horrors of global war in the 20th hundred years, the planet was looking forward to a hero like Frodo Baggins, J.R.R. Tolkien's meek hobbit hero, someone called to obligation rather than created strong and fearless. You can also examine ways that great heroes have altered the span of history, defining countries and redefining our sense of personal and our relationships. From your mythical journey of Aeneas to Jane Austen's country dances, you'll survey a wealth of memorable reports and consider why such heroes were necessary-and that they continue to influence our lives today.
