Chambers Dictionary of Literary Characters (Dictionary)

the long version

"Through concise and informative entries, Chambers Dictionary of Literary Characters provides a guide to the wealth of characters created by writers in English." "Ranging from such classic names in fiction as Elizabeth Bennett and David Copperfield, to contemporary literary stars such as Harry Potter and Captain Corelli, entries provide the essential information about characters' personalities and roles. A browser's delight, Chambers Dictionary of Literary Characters is packed with information."--Jacket.