Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 3 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook

"Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 3" by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer is a literary guide that presents a series of character studies extracted from celebrated romance, fiction, and drama. It features characters like Mark Tapley from Dickens' "Martin Chuzzlewit," showcasing his unfailing optimism set against the backdrop of his American misadventures, along with many other characters drawn from various literary works. Each sketch provides insight into the figures and their narrative settings, acting as a resource to understand these characters and their roles in their respective stories. The volume is an exploration into how fictional beings contribute to literary themes and storytelling.