Superhumans and "Larger Than Life" Heroes and Villains of U.K. Literature
Heroic literature has been with us nearly as long as the written word. Below are some of Britain's better known or more unusual creations. To better illustrate the evolution of such characters, I've rearranged the list by the era they debuted in.
Pre-1800s
Early 1800s (1800-1849) - the Penny Dreadfuls
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Late 1800s (1850-1899)
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Long John Silver |
Mycroft Holmes |
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1900-1920
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Professor Cavor |
Captain Hook |
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1921-1940
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Worzel Gummidge |
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Biggles |
Cole Hawlings |
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1941-1960
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Basil of Baker Street |
1961-1980
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Jerry Cornelius |
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1981-2000
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Lord Voldemort |
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