All Characters

Ebenezer Scrooge

A miserly businessman who undergoes a profound transformation.

Jacob Marley

Scrooge's deceased business partner, now a tormented ghost.

Bob Cratchit

Scrooge's underpaid and overworked clerk.

Auguste Escoffier

Author of the cookery guide and a renowned chef.

Santa Claus

The jolly gift-giver who brings happiness to children every Christmas.

Daemon of Repentance

One of the Daemons who ultimately helps Santa Claus escape.

Wisk the Fairy

Santa's favorite assistant, a small fairy who is brave and resourceful.

Lucy Honeychurch

Young English woman struggling with societal expectations and romantic choices.

Charlotte Bartlett

Lucy's older cousin and chaperone, embodying societal constraints and repressed emotions.

George Emerson

A free-spirited young man who challenges Lucy's conventional worldview.

Cecil Vyse

Lucy's initial fiancé, embodying societal expectations and intellectual pretension.

Charles Darnay

A French aristocrat who renounces his title and seeks a new life in England.

Sydney Carton

A cynical but brilliant lawyer who works for Stryver.

Leonardo da Vinci

The author and master painter, sculptor, architect, scientist, and inventor.

John Francis Rigaud

The translator and editor of da Vinci's treatise.

Mary Wollstonecraft

The author and central figure, advocating for women's rights.

Saint Nicholas

The magical gift-bringer who visits homes on Christmas Eve.

The Narrator

The father who witnesses St. Nicholas's arrival.

Abigail Adams

The central figure, a wife, mother, and patriot deeply involved in the American Revolution.

1 mentor

Huckleberry Finn

Narrator and protagonist, a resourceful and independent boy escaping societal constraints.

Jim

A runaway slave seeking freedom and family.

Tom Sawyer

Huck's imaginative and adventure-seeking friend, representing romantic idealism.

Alexander Hamilton

A key figure in the formation of the American Union, serving as a soldier, lawyer, and the first Secretary of the Treasury.

Alice

A curious young girl who falls into Wonderland.

Queen of Hearts

The tyrannical ruler of Wonderland.

Theodore Roosevelt

Former President of the United States, delivering a speech on Americanism.

Adam Smith

The author and central figure, representing the voice of reason and economic inquiry.

Anna Arkadyevna Karenina

A beautiful and intelligent woman trapped in a loveless marriage, seeking fulfillment and love.

Alexey Alexandrovitch Karenin

A high-ranking government official, Anna's husband, and a man of rigid principles and limited emotional capacity.

Count Alexey Kirillovitch Vronsky

A wealthy and handsome officer who pursues Anna, driven by passion and a desire for something beyond his usual social pursuits.

Konstantin Dmitrievitch Levin

A landowner searching for meaning in life, love, and work, often conflicted between his ideals and reality.

1 mentor

Stepan Arkadyevitch Oblonsky

A charming and sociable government official, known for his good humor and easygoing nature, but also prone to infidelity and debt.

Princess Ekaterina Alexandrovna Shtcherbatskaya

A young and beautiful debutante navigating the complexities of love and society.

Anne Shirley

A young, imaginative, and intelligent schoolteacher in Avonlea.

Marilla Cuthbert

A practical and reserved woman who adopts Anne.

Gilbert Blythe

A bright and ambitious classmate of Anne's.

Diana Barry

Anne's bosom friend and confidante.

Anne Shirley

An imaginative and talkative orphan girl who comes to live at Green Gables.

Marilla Cuthbert

A practical and reserved woman who adopts Anne.

Matthew Cuthbert

A shy and kind-hearted farmer and Marilla's brother, who also adopts Anne.

Diana Barry

Anne's bosom friend and neighbor.

Anne Shirley Blythe

The protagonist, a newly married woman adjusting to life in a new home and community.

Gilbert Blythe

Anne's husband, a young and dedicated doctor.

Leslie Moore

A beautiful but sorrowful woman trapped in a difficult marriage.

Captain Jim Boyd

The keeper of the Four Winds lighthouse, a wise and gentle old sailor.

Socrates

A philosopher on trial for corrupting the youth and impiety.

Archimedes

The greatest mathematician of antiquity and inventor of ingenious mechanical appliances.

Phileas Fogg

A wealthy and meticulous English gentleman who bets half his fortune that he can travel around the world in eighty days.

Jean Passepartout

Phileas Fogg's loyal and enthusiastic French valet, who accompanies him on his journey around the world.

Aouda

A beautiful and educated Parsee woman rescued from a suttee by Phileas Fogg, who becomes his companion and later his wife.

The Thinker

Represents any individual striving for self-improvement through conscious thought.

Rosalind/Ganymede

Daughter of the banished Duke Senior, disguised as a young man named Ganymede.

Orlando de Boys

The youngest son of Sir Rowland de Boys, in love with Rosalind.

Celia/Aliena

Daughter of Duke Frederick, and Rosalind's devoted cousin and companion, disguising herself as Aliena.

Audubon

Passionate naturalist and artist, driven to document American birdlife.

Andrew Carnegie

Narrator and main character, tracing his life from humble beginnings to industrial titan.

Benjamin Franklin

Narrator and protagonist; a self-made man and a prominent figure in colonial America.

1 mentor

Deborah Read Franklin

Benjamin Franklin's wife.

Bambi

The main character, a young deer growing up in the forest.

Bambi's Mother

Bambi's protector and guide in his early life.

The Elder Stag

A wise and solitary figure who guides Bambi towards enlightenment.

Archdeacon Grantley

The Archdeacon of Barchester, a powerful and influential clergyman.

Mrs. Proudie

The Bishop's wife, a domineering and ambitious woman.

Mr. Slope

The Bishop's chaplain, an ambitious and manipulative clergyman.

Eleanor Bold

A young widow and heiress, admired for her beauty and independence.

Septimus Harding

The former Warden of Hiram's Hospital and Eleanor Bold's father.

Madeline Stanhope

A beautiful and enigmatic woman, known as Signora Neroni.

Mr. Arabin

A scholarly and reserved clergyman, later the Dean of Barchester.

Beauty

The youngest daughter of a merchant, known for her inner and outer beauty.

Beast / Prince

A prince cursed to live as a beast until someone loves him for his inner self.

Black Beauty

The autobiographical narrator and protagonist, a handsome black horse.

Ginger

A spirited and troubled mare who becomes Black Beauty's friend.

Jerry Barker

A London cab driver who is kind and compassionate to his horses.

Arnold Bennett

The author, a prolific novelist, playwright, and critic providing insightful commentary.

Samuel Johnson

Central figure, a renowned lexicographer, critic, essayist, biographer, and conversationalist.

James Boswell

Johnson's biographer, a Scottish lawyer and writer, eager to learn and record Johnson's life and conversations.

Little Red Riding-Hood

A young girl sent on an errand to her grandmother.

Emily Post

The author and narrator of the travelogue, documenting her cross-country motor trip.

E. M. (Bruce Post)

Emily's younger son and the primary driver of the car.

Celia (Family Member)

A family member and passenger on the trip, providing companionship and a different perspective.

James Cook

Lieutenant in Command of H.M. Bark Endeavour, leading the expedition.

Laura Spielsdorf

Narrator and protagonist, a young woman living in a secluded castle.

Carmilla Karnstein

A mysterious and alluring vampire who preys on young women.

General Spielsdorf

A retired military man and uncle of Bertha Rheinfeldt, driven by grief and a thirst for revenge.

Krishna-Chaitanya

An incarnation of Krishna and a spiritual teacher who spreads bhakti (devotion) through love and chanting.

Nityananda

Chaitanya's closest associate, considered an incarnation of Balaram, Krishna's elder brother, and a key figure in spreading Vaishnavism.

Adwaita Acharya

An elderly scholar and a key associate of Chaitanya, known for his devotion and his role in inviting Chaitanya to manifest in the world.

Mark Twain

The author, reflecting on his life and experiences.

Booker T. Washington

Principal of Tuskegee Institute and primary speaker

The Knight

A noble and experienced warrior on pilgrimage

The Wife of Bath

A worldly and experienced woman on pilgrimage

Harry Bailly

The innkeeper and leader of the pilgrimage

Cinderella

A kind and beautiful young woman forced into servitude by her stepmother and stepsisters.

The King's Son

A charming and discerning prince who seeks a bride based on inner beauty and grace.

The Godmother (Fairy)

Cinderella's magical protector and benefactor.

Cleopatra VII

Queen of Egypt, a powerful and intelligent ruler.

Mark Antony

A powerful Roman general and lover of Cleopatra.

Apicius

Celebrated Roman gourmet and alleged author/collector of the recipes.

Lassie Birnie

The wife of Bob Birnie and mother of Buddy and Dulcie, a woman of strength and refinement in a rough environment.

Buddy Birnie

The ambitious and adventurous son of Bob and Lassie Birnie, growing from a curious child to a capable young man.

Marian Morris

A woman trapped in an unhappy marriage, who finds a spark of hope in Bud's arrival.

Rodion Romanovitch Raskolnikov

Impoverished former student who commits murder

Sofya Semyonovna Marmeladova

Prostitute and daughter of a drunkard, a source of compassion and redemption

Porfiry Petrovitch

The shrewd and insightful investigating magistrate

Avdotya Romanovna Raskolnikova

Raskolnikov's intelligent, strong-willed, and virtuous sister

Dmitri Prokofitch Razumihin

Raskolnikov's loyal and boisterous friend

G. O. Shields ("Coquina")

Author and narrator, an avid sportsman and photographer.

Dante Alighieri

The main character and author of the Commedia, a Florentine poet and politician exiled from his city.

David

A young boy who befriends a Phoenix and receives an unconventional education.

Phoenix

A wise, ancient bird who befriends David and provides him with a unique education.

David Copperfield

The protagonist, narrating his life story from childhood to adulthood.

Agnes Wickfield

David's close friend and confidante, embodying goodness, wisdom, and selfless devotion.

Clara Peggotty Barkis

David's loyal and loving nurse, a constant presence in his life.

James Steerforth

David's charismatic and influential school friend, whose charm masks a darker side.

Betsey Trotwood

David's formidable but ultimately loving great-aunt.

Dora Spenlow Copperfield

David's first wife, a charming but impractical 'child-wife'.

Alexis de Tocqueville

The author and observer of American democracy.

American Lawyer

Represents the influential role of the legal profession in shaping American society.

Andrew Jackson

Represents the powerful, populist leader who embodies the will of the majority.

Don Quixote

A hidalgo who goes mad from reading too many chivalric romances, deciding to become a knight-errant.

Sancho Panza

Don Quixote's squire, a peasant who accompanies him on his adventures, motivated by the promise of an island to govern.

1 mentor

Dorothy Reed

One of the main characters, a spirited and inquisitive young girl.

Donald Reed

One of the main characters, Dorothy's twin brother, a steady and loyal young boy.

Thomas Alva Edison

The central figure, inventor, and subject of the biography.

Albert Einstein

Renowned physicist whose theories revolutionized science.

2 mentors

Alexander Moszkowski

The author and interviewer, seeking to understand Einstein's work and personality.

Emily Byrd Starr

The main character, an imaginative orphan girl.

Emma Woodhouse

The central protagonist, a young woman of wealth and social standing in Highbury.

George Knightley

A sensible and respected landowner and close friend of the Woodhouse family.

Harriet Smith

A young, impressionable girl of uncertain parentage, and Emma's protégé.

Narrator (Threnody)

A woman grappling with heartbreak and trying to appear unaffected.

Speaker (A Certain Lady)

A woman who hides her true feelings and plays a role to please a man.

Speaker (Song of One of the Girls)

A woman who feels trapped by societal expectations and dreams of being a historical heroine.

Mrs. Worldly

A leader of New York society, known for her impeccable taste and social influence.

Evelina Anville

The novel's protagonist, a young woman entering society.

Reverend Arthur Villars

Evelina's guardian and mentor.

Lord Orville

A nobleman and Evelina's eventual love interest.

William Paley

The author, a clergyman and philosopher presenting arguments for the credibility of Christianity.

Henry Clay

A charismatic and influential American statesman.

Daniel Webster

A renowned American lawyer, statesman, and orator.

John C. Calhoun

A prominent American statesman and political theorist.

John Randolph

An eccentric and influential American politician.

Stephen Girard

A successful and eccentric American financier and philanthropist.

Charles Goodyear

An American inventor who discovered vulcanization.

John Lowell, Jr.

A wealthy Boston merchant and philanthropist who established the Lowell Institute for free public lectures.

Stephen Girard

A French-born American merchant and philanthropist who established Girard College for orphaned boys.

Andrew Carnegie

A Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist who established numerous libraries.

Thomas Holloway

A British patent medicine manufacturer and philanthropist who founded a sanatorium and a women's college.

Charles Pratt

An American businessman and philanthropist who founded Pratt Institute.

Sophia Smith

A philanthropist who used her inheritance to found Smith College.

Napoleon Bonaparte

A brilliant military leader and Emperor of France.

Josephine Tascher de Beauharnais

Empress of France and Napoleon's first wife.

Horatio Nelson

A brilliant naval officer and national hero of England.

John Bunyan

A travelling tinker and author of "The Pilgrim's Progress."

Thomas Arnold

A renowned educator and headmaster of Rugby School.

Wendell Phillips

An eloquent orator and abolitionist.

Gabriel Oak

A skilled shepherd and farmer, who becomes Bathsheba's loyal friend and eventual husband.

Bathsheba Everdene

A beautiful and independent young woman who inherits a farm and becomes the mistress of her own destiny.

Henry Clews

Author and prominent Wall Street financier.

Anthea Bland

One of the five children, often the most thoughtful and responsible.

Cyril Bland

The eldest of the five children, often taking on a leadership role.

Robert Bland

One of the five children, known for his tendency to get into trouble.

Jane Bland

One of the five children, often the most cautious and fearful.

The Psammead

An ancient Sand-fairy with the ability to grant wishes.

Joel Pepper

One of the five Pepper children, known for his athletic ability and occasional impulsiveness.

David Pepper

Another of the five Pepper children, known for his dedication to his studies and his gentle nature.

Polly Pepper

An older sister and mother figure to her younger siblings, known for her kindness and resourcefulness.

Tom Beresford

A schoolmate of the Pepper boys, known for his athletic ability and evolving sense of morality.

Mrs. Fisher

The loving and supportive mother of the Pepper children, known for her wisdom and strength.

Victor Frankenstein

The ambitious scientist who creates the Creature.

Frankenstein's Creature

Victor's creation, a sentient being abandoned by his creator.

Robert Walton

The Arctic explorer who rescues Victor and records his story.

George Bernard Shaw

The central figure of the biography, an Irish dramatist, critic, and socialist.

George Eliot

Central figure of the biography, a complex and intellectual novelist.

George Henry Lewes

George Eliot's partner, a literary critic, philosopher, and scientist.

George Washington

Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and first President of the United States; central figure of the book.

Thomas Jefferson

Secretary of State; a brilliant and complex figure whose political views often clashed with Washington's.

Alexander Hamilton

Secretary of the Treasury; a brilliant and ambitious statesman who advocated for a strong central government.

George Washington

Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and First President of the United States.

Alexander Hamilton

Secretary of the Treasury and a key architect of the early United States government.

Thomas Jefferson

Secretary of State and a leading figure in the emerging Democratic-Republican party.

George Washington

A young student compiling rules of civility.

G. K. Chesterton

The subject of the biography, a prolific writer, thinker, and public figure.

Frances Chesterton

Gilbert's wife, a supportive and grounding presence in his life.

Giovanni Boccaccio

Italian writer and poet, author of the Decameron.

Mary Higgs

The author, a social researcher investigating vagrancy.

Philip 'Pip' Pirrip

The protagonist, an orphan who experiences social mobility and self-discovery.

Estella Havisham

Miss Havisham's adopted daughter, raised to break men's hearts.

Miss Havisham

A wealthy, eccentric woman who was jilted on her wedding day and seeks revenge on all men.

Joe Gargery

Pip's kind and loyal brother-in-law, a blacksmith.

Herbert Pocket

Pip's loyal friend and roommate in London.

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

The protagonist, a prince grappling with grief, revenge, and existential questions.

Claudius, King of Denmark

The antagonist, Hamlet's uncle, who usurped the throne and married Hamlet's mother.

Gertrude, Queen of Denmark

Hamlet's mother and the Queen of Denmark, now married to Claudius.

Horatio

Hamlet's loyal friend and confidant, a scholar and observer.

Hans Brinker

A hardworking and determined fifteen-year-old boy who prioritizes his family's well-being and education.

Gretel Brinker

A spirited and loving twelve-year-old girl who dreams of winning the silver skates and easing her family's burdens.

Dame Brinker

A strong and resilient peasant woman who works tirelessly to provide for her family and care for her ailing husband.

Peter van Holp

A kind and generous seventeen-year-old boy from a wealthy family, who is respected by his peers and a leader in his community.

Charles Marlow

The narrator of the primary story, a seaman recounting his journey up the Congo River.

Mr. Kurtz

A highly successful ivory trader and station chief in the Congo, who becomes a symbol of moral corruption and the dark side of colonialism.

Heidi

A young Swiss orphan who brings joy and healing to those around her.

Alm-Uncle

Heidi's gruff but ultimately loving grandfather.

Clara Sesemann

A wealthy, invalid girl who becomes Heidi's friend.

Kralyevitch Marko

The most beloved Serbian national hero, a Royal Prince known for his strength, justice, and loyalty.

Tsarina Militza

The wife of Tsar Lazarus, known for her beauty, piety, and the misfortunes she endures.

King Voukashin

Marko's father, depicted as ambitious, and ultimately flawed ruler.

George Washington

Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and first President of the United States.

Daniel Boone

An iconic frontiersman, hunter, and explorer instrumental in the settling of Kentucky.

George Rogers Clark

A backwoods leader and military commander who conquered the Northwest Territory during the Revolutionary War.

Anthony Wayne

A Major-General of the Continental line known for his daring and aggressive military tactics.

Robert Gould Shaw

Colonel who commanded the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, the first black regiment recruited under State authority.

Otto H. Kahn

A prominent financier and author of the address.

Thomas Edison

Inventor and Industrialist

Nikola Tesla

Inventor and Electrical Engineer

1 mentor

G. Westinghouse

Inventor and Industrialist

Winston Churchill

Prime Minister and Statesman

Mahatma Gandhi

Independence Leader and Philosopher

Julius Caesar

Roman general and statesman, the central figure of the book.

Thomas Jones

The foundling and protagonist of the story.

Sophia Western

The beautiful and virtuous object of Tom Jones's affection.

Squire Western

Sophia's father, a boisterous and eccentric country gentleman.

Squire Allworthy

A kind and benevolent landowner, Tom Jones's benefactor.

Henry M. Stanley

A journalist commissioned to find Dr. Livingstone in Central Africa.

Frank Hardy

One of the two main protagonists, a skilled detective and athlete.

Joe Hardy

The younger of the Hardy brothers, known for his impulsiveness and enthusiasm.

Thos. D. Murphy

The author and narrator, chronicling his motor tour of England.

James Clerk Maxwell

The central figure of the book, a brilliant physicist who revolutionized our understanding of electromagnetism and molecular theory.

James Madison

Statesman, Delegate, President, Secretary of State, Author

1 mentor

James Watt

The central figure, an inventor and mechanical genius.

Jane Eyre

The protagonist and narrator, a governess seeking independence and love.

1 mentor

Edward Rochester

The wealthy and enigmatic master of Thornfield Hall.

J. S. Bach

Central figure, a highly skilled and renowned composer, organist, and teacher.

John Quincy Adams

American statesman, diplomat, and President, known for his intelligence and unwavering principles.

Jude Fawley

An ambitious working-class man striving for education and social mobility.

Susanna Florence Mary Bridehead

Jude's cousin, a free-thinking and unconventional woman.

The Narrator

Storyteller, addresses the 'Best Beloved'

The Elephant's Child

A curious young elephant who gains a trunk.

Taffimai Metallumai (Taffy)

A precocious Neolithic girl who invents writing.

Suleiman-bin-Daoud (Solomon)

A wise and powerful king who understands animals.

Balkis

Suleiman-bin-Daoud's wise and beautiful head queen.

The Cat

A wild animal who makes a bargain to live with humans.

Pinocchio

A wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy.

Geppetto

A poor, kind woodcarver who creates Pinocchio.

The Fairy with Turquoise Hair

A benevolent and maternal figure who guides Pinocchio towards redemption.

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

The central figure and philosopher whose ideas are critically examined.

M. Myriel

Bishop of D——

Jean Valjean

Ex-convict seeking redemption

Fantine

A working-class mother struggling to survive

Javert

A rigid and uncompromising police inspector

Gavroche

A street urchin with a heart of gold

Florence Nightingale

Founder of modern nursing and a social reformer.

Humboldt

Central figure, a renowned scientist and explorer chronicling his experiences and correspondences.

Varnhagen von Ense

Humboldt's close friend and confidant, a writer and diplomat.

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

A renowned composer, pianist, and conductor, navigating the complexities of the 19th-century music world.

John Calvin

A central figure, religious reformer, and author of numerous letters.

John Calvin

Reformer and prolific writer of letters, offering spiritual guidance and political commentary.

Thomas Hobbes

Author and philosopher, presenting his political theory

The Sovereign

The embodiment of absolute power and authority in the Commonwealth

Mozart

A musical prodigy and composer.

Johann Georg Leopold Mozart

Wolfgang's father, a composer, teacher, and Vice-Kapellmeister.

St. Francis of Assisi

The central figure, a wealthy merchant's son who renounces his possessions to live a life of poverty and devotion.

Robert Louis Stevenson

Scottish novelist, essayist, poet, and travel writer known for works like 'Treasure Island' and 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'.

Fanny Osbourne

American writer and the wife of Robert Louis Stevenson.

Josiah Wedgwood

English potter and entrepreneur who revolutionized the pottery industry.

Sarah Wedgwood

The wife of Josiah Wedgwood and a source of inspiration for his work.

William Godwin

English journalist, political philosopher and novelist.

Mary Wollstonecraft

English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights.

Cedric Errol

A kind-hearted and innocent boy who unexpectedly becomes heir to an English earldom.

Jim

Protagonist, a young man seeking redemption after a moment of cowardice.

Marlow

Narrator, a seasoned sailor who recounts Jim's story and reflects on its meaning.

Lord Kelvin (William Thomson)

Professor of Natural Philosophy, pioneering scientist and inventor.

Lysistrata

The Athenian woman who initiates the sex strike to end the Peloponnesian War.

The Magistrate

An Athenian official who represents the male establishment and its resistance to the women's peace initiative.

Macbeth

General in the King's army, later King of Scotland.

Lady Macbeth

Macbeth's wife, a powerful and ambitious woman.

Banquo

General in the King's army, friend of Macbeth.

Macduff

A Scottish nobleman and Thane of Fife.

Niccolò Machiavelli

Florentine citizen, secretary, and author offering his political insights.

Emma Bovary

The protagonist, a woman trapped in a provincial marriage who seeks fulfillment in romantic fantasies and adulterous affairs.

Charles Bovary

Emma's husband, a kind but unremarkable doctor.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens

Author, humorist, and lecturer

Mary Wollstonecraft

A passionate advocate for women's rights and a struggling writer during the late 18th century.

Marcus Aurelius

Emperor of Rome and Stoic philosopher, author of Meditations.

Marcus Cornelius Fronto

Marcus Aurelius's rhetoric teacher and close friend.

William Tecumseh Sherman

General in the Union Army, author of the memoirs.

Marie Antoinette

Queen of France, initially Dauphiness, wife of Louis XVI.

Louis XVI

King of France, husband of Marie Antoinette.

Jeanne Louise Henriette Campan

First Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette, and author of the memoirs.

Michael Angelo Buonarroti

The central figure, a highly gifted sculptor, painter, and architect.

Ascanio Condivi

Michael Angelo's devoted student and biographer.

Julius II

The powerful and demanding Pope who commissions Michael Angelo to create his tomb and paint the Sistine Chapel.

John A. McHugh

One of the original authors of the book, responsible for compiling and synthesizing information.

Charles J. Callan

The other original author, collaborating with McHugh to create a comprehensive manual.

Clarissa Dalloway

A wealthy London hostess grappling with her past and present.

Septimus Warren Smith

A war veteran suffering from severe shell shock (PTSD).

Peter Walsh

A former suitor of Clarissa's, returning from India.

Beatrice

Leonato's niece, known for her wit and disdain for love and marriage.

Benedick

A young lord of Padua, known for his wit and sworn aversion to marriage, until he falls for Beatrice.

Claudio

A young lord of Florence, initially in love with Hero, but easily swayed by deception.

Hero

Leonato's daughter, falsely accused of infidelity.

Elmer Elevator

A resourceful and adventurous young boy who runs away from home to rescue a dragon.

The Cat

A wise and worldly alley cat who guides Elmer on his adventure.

The Dragon

A young, mistreated dragon who is rescued by Elmer.

Richard Wagner

The autobiographer and central figure, recounting his life from childhood to his early career.

Frederick Douglass

The narrator and protagonist, a former slave who becomes a prominent abolitionist.

Nellie Bly

The adventurous journalist attempting to break the record for circumnavigating the globe.

Uncle Remus

An elderly black storyteller and former slave who entertains a young white boy with animal fables.

The Little Boy

A young white boy who listens to and learns from Uncle Remus's stories.

Brer Rabbit

A central figure in the animal fables, known for his cunning and ability to outsmart larger, more powerful creatures.

Catherine Morland

The novel's protagonist, a young woman with a vivid imagination.

Henry Tilney

A witty and intelligent clergyman who becomes Catherine's love interest.

Oliver Twist

A young orphan navigating poverty and crime to find his true identity.

Fagin

The manipulative and avaricious leader of a gang of young pickpockets.

William Sikes

A brutal and violent housebreaker.

Mr. Brownlow

A kind and benevolent gentleman who becomes Oliver's protector.

Rose Maylie

A virtuous and compassionate young woman who befriends Oliver.

S. Thomas Aquinas

The author and main subject of the book, a Dominican friar and renowned theologian.

Charles Darwin

The author and naturalist presenting his theory of evolution by natural selection.

Oscar Wilde

The central figure, a celebrated writer and wit whose life takes a tragic turn.

2 mentors

Frank Harris

The author and a close friend of Oscar Wilde, offering insights and judgments.

Oscar Wilde

A celebrated playwright and wit facing imprisonment.

2 mentors

Frank Harris

The author and a friend of Oscar Wilde, chronicling Wilde's life and struggles.

Satan

The fallen angel, driven from Heaven and determined to corrupt mankind.

Adam

The first man, created by God and placed in Paradise.

Eve

The first woman, created by God from Adam's rib and placed in Paradise.

God

The omnipotent and omniscient creator of Heaven, Earth, and all beings.

Ulysses S. Grant

Narrator and Main Character: A soldier and eventual General of the Union Army, later President.

Anne Elliot

The overlooked middle daughter of Sir Walter Elliot, struggling with past regrets and present societal constraints.

Frederick Wentworth

A naval officer who returns to the area after making his fortune, rekindling old feelings with Anne.

Mrs. Darling

Mother of Wendy, John, and Michael, with a romantic and loving heart.

Wendy Darling

The eldest Darling child, who becomes a mother figure to the Lost Boys in Neverland.

Peter Pan

The boy who wouldn't grow up, leader of the Lost Boys.

Peter Pan

A boy who escaped from being human at seven days old and now lives in Kensington Gardens.

Maimie Mannering

A young girl who gets locked in Kensington Gardens and befriends Peter Pan.

The Narrator

The storyteller who guides the reader through Peter Pan's adventures in Kensington Gardens.

Francesco Petrarca

The central figure and author, a scholar and poet navigating between medieval and Renaissance ideals.

Pierre Curie

A brilliant physicist dedicated to scientific research and discovery.

Marie Curie

A dedicated scientist and wife of Pierre Curie who shares his passion for research.

Theseus

Legendary founder and king of Athens

Romulus

Legendary founder and first king of Rome

Lycurgus

The legendary lawgiver of Sparta

Numa Pompilius

The legendary second king of Rome, succeeding Romulus

Bertrand Russell

The author, a philosopher advocating for a balance between individual liberty and public control.

Pollyanna Whittier

An optimistic orphan who goes to live with her stern Aunt Polly.

Polly Harrington

Pollyanna's stern and duty-bound aunt.

Nancy

Miss Polly's kindhearted and loyal serving maid.

John Pendleton

A wealthy and reclusive man living on Pendleton Hill.

William Caxton

A merchant, translator, and the first English printer.

Martha Washington

First Presiding Lady, wife of George Washington, known for her refined taste and hospitality.

Abigail Adams

Second Presiding Lady, wife of John Adams, known for her strong mind and intellectual abilities.

1 mentor

Dorothy Paine Madison

Fourth Presiding Lady, wife of James Madison, famous for her charm, tact, and popularity.

Elizabeth Kortright Monroe

Fifth Presiding Lady, wife of James Monroe, known for her elegance, dignity, and accomplishments.

Sarah Childress Polk

Eleventh Presiding Lady, wife of James K. Polk, known for her dignity, accomplishments, and strict Presbyterian beliefs.

Harriet Lane

Fifteenth Presiding Lady, niece of James Buchanan, renowned for her charm, good taste, and diplomacy.

Elizabeth Bennet

The novel's witty and independent protagonist.

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Fitzwilliam Darcy

A wealthy and proud gentleman who undergoes a significant transformation.

Jane Bennet

Elizabeth's beautiful and kind-hearted elder sister.

Kitty Heath

A seventeen-year-old girl excited to attend Class Day.

Cousin Jack

Kitty's cousin and friend, who escorts her to Class Day.

Theodore Snow, Jr.

Polly's mischievous younger brother, known for his blunt honesty.

Van Bahr Lamb

Polly's bashful sweetheart, and a kind and supportive friend to the Snow family.

Carl Gustav Jung

A Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, founder of analytical psychology.

Beatrice M. Hinkle

Translator of Jung's work and a physician specializing in neurology and psychoanalysis.

Puck

The oldest Old Thing in England, a magical being connected to the land.

Dan

One of the children who encounters Puck and learns about England's history.

Una

The other child who encounters Puck and learns about England's history.

Parnesius

A British-born Roman Centurion stationed on Hadrian's Wall.

Alexandrina Victoria

Queen of England, initially naive but grows into a strong and determined ruler.

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Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha

Husband of Queen Victoria, initially an outsider but becomes a key advisor and influence.

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William Lamb, Viscount Melbourne

Prime Minister of England and Victoria's first significant advisor.

Raggedy Ann

A lovable rag doll who serves as a friend and moral compass to the other dolls.

Marcella

A young girl and the owner of Raggedy Ann and the other dolls.

Anne Blythe

The beloved wife of Gilbert Blythe and mother of six children, residing at the Ingleside.

Gilbert Blythe

The respected doctor and husband of Anne, father of six children.

Mary Vance

A young orphan girl who comes to live with the Blythe family.

Faith Blythe

One of Anne and Gilbert's daughters, known for her gentle and compassionate nature.

Una Blythe

Another of Anne and Gilbert's daughters, known for her dreamy and imaginative nature.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Central figure and subject of the biography, a philosopher, essayist, lecturer, and poet.

Jesse Livermore

A legendary stock trader, the protagonist of the book.

Earl Warren

Chief Justice of the United States and Chairman of the Warren Commission

Lee Harvey Oswald

Accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy and killer of Officer J.D. Tippit

Jack Ruby

Dallas nightclub owner who fatally shot Lee Harvey Oswald

Marina Oswald

Lee Harvey Oswald's wife

Julian of Norwich

Anchoress and author of 'Revelations of Divine Love'

Jesus Christ

The Divine Savior and central figure of Julian's revelations

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Romeo Montague

Son of Montague, a passionate and impulsive young lover.

Juliet Capulet

Daughter of Capulet, a young woman who experiences profound love and tragic loss.

Friar Lawrence

A Franciscan friar, a confidant and advisor to Romeo and Juliet, and an orchestrator of their secret marriage.

Charles Wentworth Upham

Author and historian

Sarah Good

One of the first accused of witchcraft

Samuel Parris

Minister of Salem Village

Rebecca Nurse

Accused of witchcraft, known for her piety

Giles Corey

Accused of witchcraft, pressed to death

Martin Luther

Theologian and reformer, central figure of the Protestant Reformation.

Kierkegaard

Danish philosopher and theologian known for his existentialist and Christian writings.

Seneca

Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist, author of the text.

Elinor Dashwood

The eldest Dashwood sister, representing 'sense'.

Marianne Dashwood

The second Dashwood sister, representing 'sensibility'.

Mrs. Dashwood

The widowed mother of Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret.

Sir Ernest Shackleton

The leader of the expedition, an experienced explorer.

Commander Frank Wild

Second in command of the expedition.

Shylock

A Jewish moneylender in Venice.

Antonio

The Merchant of Venice, a wealthy and respected Venetian merchant.

Portia

A wealthy and intelligent heiress of Belmont.

Hamlet

Prince of Denmark, tasked with avenging his father's murder.

Othello

General of the Venetian army, noble but trusting.

Iago

Othello's ensign, a master manipulator and villain.

King Lear

King of Britain, descends into madness after dividing his kingdom.

Lady Macbeth

Wife of Macbeth, ambitious and ruthless.

Macbeth

A Scottish general, driven to murder and tyranny by ambition and supernatural influence.

Siddhartha

The protagonist, a Brahman's son on a quest for enlightenment.

Charles Babbage

Inventor of the Analytical Engine and the Difference Engine.

Luigi Federico Menabrea

Officer of the Military Engineers from Turin, author of the 'Sketch' of the Analytical Engine.

Ada Lovelace

Translator of Menabrea's 'Sketch' and author of the extensive Notes.

Marco Polo

A Venetian merchant and explorer who traveled extensively through Asia in the 13th century.

Susan B. Anthony

Main character, a tireless advocate for women's rights, temperance, and abolition.

Socrates

Philosopher and central figure in the dialogue.

Agathon

A tragic poet who has just won a prize for his work.

Alcibiades

A prominent Athenian statesman and military leader, known for his charisma and his controversial behavior.

Eustace Bright

A college student and storyteller who retells classical myths for children.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

The narrator and editor of Eustace Bright's stories.

Theseus

A brave and heroic prince who undertakes dangerous quests.

Tess Durbeyfield

The novel's tragic heroine, a young woman of humble origins with a noble lineage.

Angel Clare

Tess's idealistic but flawed husband, a clergyman's son who rejects traditional religion.

Alec d'Urberville

Tess's seducer and later, a religious convert.

Ferdinand Count Fathom

The protagonist, an unscrupulous adventurer.

Renaldo Count de Melvil

A virtuous nobleman, friend, and foil to Fathom.

Ferdinand Count Fathom

The amoral and ambitious protagonist, an adventurer and con man.

Renaldo Count de Melvil

A virtuous and generous young nobleman, who is often a foil to Fathom's villainy.

Don Diego de Zelos

A noble Castilian who suffers great misfortune and seeks to restore his honour.

Monimia

A virtuous and beautiful orphan who is the object of Renaldo's affection and Fathom's lust.

Sherlock Holmes

A consulting detective who uses observation and deduction to solve mysteries.

Dr. John Watson

Sherlock Holmes's loyal friend, biographer, and chronicler of his cases.

Tom Sawyer

The protagonist, a mischievous and imaginative boy.

Huckleberry Finn

Tom's best friend, a poor and uneducated boy.

Aunt Polly

Tom's aunt and guardian, a kind but somewhat misguided woman.

Alexander the Great

King of Macedonia and conqueror of the Persian Empire

Sun Tzu

The author and strategist, providing the core teachings.

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King Ho Lu

The King of Wu, Sun Tzu's patron and a ruler seeking to expand his power.

Unamed Narrator

An American editor and literary critic obsessed with Jeffrey Aspern.

Juliana Bordereau

An elderly woman, the former lover of Jeffrey Aspern, who possesses his valuable papers.

Tita Bordereau

Juliana's niece, a timid and unassuming woman who is largely controlled by her aunt.

Alice B. Toklas

The narrator and companion of Gertrude Stein, observing the Parisian art scene.

Gertrude Stein

A central figure in the Parisian art and literary scene, known for her avant-garde writing and patronage of artists.

Johann Goethe

The author and main character, reflecting on his life.

Nag Hong Fah

A Chinese restaurant owner in New York's Chinatown who seeks respectability and fatherhood.

Fanny Mei Hi

A mixed-race woman struggling to find her place and identity in early 20th-century New York City.

Miss Frances Giddings

An elderly, genteel spinster who runs a small dry-goods store and cultivates her garden.

Richard “Buster” Parke O’Brien

A curious and energetic teenage boy whose thirst for knowledge often leads to trouble.

Miss Edith Preston

A compassionate and somewhat repressed spinster who becomes an ambulance driver during World War I.

Nag Hong Fah

Proprietor of the Great Shanghai Chop Suey Palace, husband to Fanny Mei Hi, and father.

Fanny Mei Hi

Wife of Nag Hong Fah and mother to Brian and Fanny.

Miss Frances Giddings

A polite, elderly spinster and proprietor of a small general store in Ivy Corners.

Edith Preston

Narrator of the story 'Buster,' a perceptive and well-meaning spinster visiting Cape Ann.

Nag Hong Fah

Proprietor of the Great Shanghai Chop Suey Palace and husband to Fanny Mei Hi.

Fanny Mei Hi

Wife of Nag Hong Fah and mother to Brian and Fanny.

Frances Giddings

Old shopkeeper in Ivy Corners.

Richard Parke O'Brien

Mischievous and curious young boy visiting his aunts.

Jess Cordyce

The eldest sister and primary caregiver.

Henry Cordyce

The eldest brother and a provider for the family.

Violet Cordyce

The younger sister with a talent for creativity and storytelling.

Benny Cordyce

The youngest brother, known for his appetite and innocence.

Alexey Fyodorovitch Karamazov

The youngest Karamazov brother, a novice in a monastery.

Ivan Fyodorovitch Karamazov

An intellectual Karamazov brother, plagued by doubt and nihilism.

Dmitri Fyodorovitch Karamazov

The eldest Karamazov brother, a passionate and sensual soldier.

Albert Bigelow Paine

Author and head of the family, chronicling their travels

Narcissa

Teenage daughter of the narrator

The Joy

Younger daughter of the narrator

Augustine of Hippo

Main character, narrator, and theologian seeking spiritual truth.

Edmond Dantès

A young, ambitious sailor who is wrongly imprisoned and seeks revenge.

Abbé Faria

A brilliant and eccentric Italian priest who becomes Dantès's mentor in prison.

Fernand Mondego

A Catalan fisherman consumed by jealousy and ambition, who betrays Dantès.

Mercédès Herrera

Dantès's betrothed, torn between her love for him and her circumstances.

Gérard de Villefort

The ambitious and ruthless king’s attorney who imprisons Dantès.

Haydée Tepelini

The beautiful and intelligent daughter of Ali Pasha, who becomes Monte Cristo's ward and eventually his lover.

The Colonists

Collective representatives seeking independence

King George III

The antagonist, representing British tyranny

Nathaniel Bumppo (Deerslayer)

A young, skilled hunter and scout known for his honesty and respect for nature and Native American customs.

Henry March (Hurry Harry)

A large, strong, and boastful frontiersman, primarily motivated by personal gain and the pursuit of Judith Hutter.

Judith Hutter

The beautiful and spirited eldest daughter of Thomas Hutter, known for her intelligence and vanity.

Hetty Hutter

The younger, feeble-minded daughter of Thomas Hutter, known for her innocence, piety, and strong moral compass.

Chingachgook

A young Delaware warrior, betrothed to Wah-ta-Wah, and a close friend and companion of Deerslayer.

Wah-ta-Wah (Hist-oh-Hist)

A young Delaware woman, betrothed to Chingachgook, known for her beauty, her gentle nature, and her unwavering loyalty.

Leslie Crane

A sixteen-year-old girl who accompanies her aunt to a quiet beach for recovery.

Phyllis Kelvin

A local girl who befriends Leslie and shares her adventurous spirit.

Aristotle

The author and main voice presenting ethical philosophy.

Alexander Hamilton

One of the authors of The Federalist Papers, advocating for a strong, centralized federal government.

James Madison

Co-author of The Federalist Papers, emphasizing the importance of checks and balances and the prevention of tyranny.

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John Jay

One of the authors, focusing on foreign policy and the benefits of a united nation in international affairs.

Frank 'Pony' Baker

The story's protagonist, a young boy with a penchant for adventure and a conflicted relationship with his overprotective mother and sometimes-strict father.

Mrs. Lucy Baker

Pony's mother, characterized by her overprotectiveness and anxieties, stemming from the loss of a previous child.

Jim Leonard

Pony's charismatic but unreliable friend, who often leads him into trouble with his outlandish schemes and exaggerated stories.

Moll Flanders

The protagonist, a woman navigating life through various marriages, misfortunes, and criminal activities.

Edouard Manet

A central figure in the Impressionist movement known for his innovative style and controversial subject matter.

Claude Monet

A key figure in Impressionism, renowned for his studies of light and atmospheric effects.

Auguste Renoir

A prominent Impressionist known for his sensual nudes, portraits, and landscapes, often depicting scenes of everyday life.

Edgar Degas

An Impressionist artist renowned for his depictions of dancers, racecourses, and women in intimate settings.

Bev King

One of the children creating the 'Our Magazine' along with Sara Ray and Dan.

Sara Ray

A key member of the group of children, involved in creating the magazine and sharing stories.

Dan King

One of the central figures in the group of children, participating in the magazine and sharing adventures.

Story Girl

A gifted storyteller who captivates others with her tales.

Jay Gatsby

A wealthy man obsessed with recreating the past and winning back his lost love.

Daisy Buchanan

A beautiful and wealthy woman, torn between her love for Gatsby and her comfortable life with her husband.

Nick Carraway

The narrator of the story, an observant Midwesterner who moves to West Egg and becomes entangled in the lives of Gatsby and the Buchanans.

Tom Buchanan

Daisy's wealthy and arrogant husband, a symbol of old money and entrenched privilege.

The Happy Prince

A statue of a former prince who weeps for the suffering of his city.

The Swallow

A small bird who initially intends to migrate to Egypt but stays to help the Happy Prince.

The Selfish Giant

A giant who initially forbids children from playing in his garden.

Little Hans

An honest and kind little fellow who is exploited by his devoted friend, the Miller.

Hugh the Miller

A rich and selfish miller who exploits his friend, Little Hans, under the guise of devoted friendship.

The Remarkable Rocket

A pompous and self-absorbed firework who believes himself to be superior to all others.

Sherlock Holmes

Consulting detective investigating the Baskerville case.

Dr. John Watson

Sherlock Holmes's loyal friend, biographer, and assistant.

Sir Henry Baskerville

The heir to the Baskerville estate, threatened by the family curse.

Jack Stapleton

A naturalist and neighbor of the Baskervilles, secretly a descendant and the main villain.

Winnie-the-Pooh

The main character, a bear with a love for honey and simple pleasures.

Piglet

Pooh's best friend, a small and timid pig.

Christopher Robin

A young boy and friend to all the animals in the Hundred Acre Wood.

Tigger

A bouncy and energetic tiger who comes to live in the Hundred Acre Wood.

Achilles

The greatest warrior of the Achaean army, son of Thetis.

Hector

The greatest warrior of the Trojan army, son of Priam.

John 'Jack' Worthing

A Justice of the Peace in the country, also known as Ernest in town.

Algernon Moncrieff

A charming, witty, and somewhat irresponsible gentleman.

Lady Bracknell

A formidable and aristocratic society matriarch.

Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax

A fashionable and sophisticated young woman obsessed with the name 'Ernest'.

Cecily Cardew

Jack's young and imaginative ward, living in the countryside.

Sigmund Freud

The author and a pioneer in psychoanalysis.

Nikola Tesla

The central figure, a brilliant and prolific electrical inventor.

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Nikola Tesla

Foremost electrical investigator and inventor, pushing the boundaries of electrical development.

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Mowgli

A human boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle.

Baloo

A wise and somewhat lazy brown bear who teaches Mowgli the Law of the Jungle.

Bagheera

A sleek black panther who acts as a mentor and protector to Mowgli.

Shere Khan

A powerful and vengeful Bengal tiger who is Mowgli's main antagonist.

Horny-Handed Huntsman

An unassuming man destined to be king.

Florence Hartley

Author of the etiquette manual, providing guidance and instruction.

Nathaniel 'Hawkeye' Bumppo

A skilled frontiersman and scout, also known as 'La Longue Carabine'.

Chingachgook

The last of the Mohican Sagamores, a wise and noble warrior.

Uncas

The son of Chingachgook, a brave and skilled young Mohican warrior, and the last of his line.

Cora Munro

The elder daughter of Colonel Munro, known for her intelligence, strength, and mixed heritage.

Jane Austen

Author and letter writer

Queen Victoria

Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, thrust into power at a young age.

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Robinson Crusoe

The protagonist, a restless Englishman who spends 28 years shipwrecked on a desert island.

Friday

A native Carib rescued by Crusoe from being sacrificed by cannibals, becoming his loyal companion and servant.

Karl Heinrich Marx

Central figure, philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist.

Friedrich Engels

Marx's close friend, collaborator, and financial supporter.

Otto von Bismarck

The central figure of the biography, a Prussian statesman and eventual Chancellor.

Charles Dickens

The central figure, a renowned author and public personality.

Charles Dickens

The author, a famous novelist and journalist.

Columbus

Explorer and Admiral, determined to find a westward passage to the Indies.

Galileo Galilei

Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer who played a major role in the scientific revolution.

John Marshall

Chief Justice of the United States, a Federalist.

Thomas Jefferson

President of the United States, leader of the Republican Party.

Aaron Burr

Former Vice-President of the United States, accused of treason.

Horatio Nelson

British Naval Officer, the hero of the story.

François Marie Arouet de Voltaire

A brilliant and audacious writer, philosopher, and playwright who becomes a leading figure of the Enlightenment.

Madame du Châtelet

Voltaire's intellectual companion and lover.

Frederick the Great

King of Prussia, a powerful and enlightened monarch who becomes a friend and patron of Voltaire.

William Ewart Gladstone

The central figure, a statesman navigating the complex political landscape.

Lloyd Sherman

A kind-hearted, but sometimes headstrong, young lady known as the 'Little Colonel' and Princess.

Elizabeth Lewis

Lloyd's close friend and aspiring author.

Thomas Hutchinson

Governor of Massachusetts, a Loyalist deeply connected to the colony but ultimately loyal to the Crown.

Samuel Adams

A leading figure in the American Revolution, a skilled agitator, and a staunch advocate for colonial independence.

John Hancock

A wealthy merchant and prominent figure in the American Revolution, known for his signature on the Declaration of Independence.

Yudhishthira

The eldest Pandava brother, known for his righteousness and adherence to dharma.

Bhimasena

The second Pandava brother, renowned for his immense strength and prowess in battle.

Arjuna

The third Pandava brother, the foremost archer and warrior, known for his devotion to Krishna and his skill in arms.

Draupadi

The wife of the five Pandava brothers, known for her beauty, intelligence, and strong will.

Sojourner Truth

The protagonist, a former slave who becomes an itinerant preacher and abolitionist.

Ulysses

The protagonist, a resourceful and enduring hero on a long journey home.

Penelope

Ulysses' faithful wife, besieged by suitors and longing for her husband's return.

Telemachus

Ulysses' son, who embarks on a journey to find news of his father.

Minerva

The goddess who guides and protects Ulysses and Telemachus.

Nell Trent

The virtuous and compassionate young protagonist.

Grandfather Trent

Nell's doting but flawed grandfather and guardian.