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Characters in Fiction
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Adventures of the Real Winnie-the-Pooh 
 This site is from the New York Public Library, where the real-life stuffed animals that inspired A.A. Milne's classic children's stories are kept on display. Read about the origins of the characters Eeyore, Piglet, Kanga, and Edward Bear and how they ended up in New York City. http://www.nypl.org/branch/central/dlc/dch/pooh/ Topics: Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction Last updated May 8, 2004 Breakfast at Tiffany's: 50 Things to Love About Holly Golightly
This November 2008 article celebrates the 50th anniversary of the publication of Truman Capote's novella "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by presenting a list of 50 reasons people like the character Holly Golightly and her portrayal by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 movie-adaptation. Items on the list include liking Holly because she is witty, unsentimental, and telling it like it is. From the website for the Scotsman newspaper. http://living.scotsman.com/books/-Breakfast-at-Tiffany39s-50.4688679.jp Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Dec 1, 2008 CharlieChan.net
Fan site for the now controversial 1930s and '40s movie series starring a succession of white actors playing the brilliant Chinese police detective from Honolulu. Provides information on the character's literary origins, short biographies of the lead actors (such as Warner Oland and Sidney Toler), complete filmography, video availability, and sound files of many Chan proverbs. Very active message board has lively commentary on the series' racial politics. lii.org Record of the Month for June/July 2003. http://www.charliechan.net/ Topics: Film: Genres & Themes, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Oct 6, 2003 Chasing Crusoe/Buscado a Crusoe
This "multimedia documentary ... examines the lives and times of the mythical Robinson Crusoe and the Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk, whose marooning is thought by many to be the inspiration for Daniel Defoe’s classic novel." In English and Spanish. A project from "students from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a team of visiting students from Universidad de los Andes in Santiago, Chile." http://www.rcrusoe.org Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Jan 22, 2007 The Chronicles of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes fans will enjoy material about the Holmes legend at this entertaining site. Included is information about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s life and non-Holmes works, but the featured focus is on the adventures of Holmes and Watson. Visitors can read interesting essays about Holmes’ character development and his fictional death, as well as play games, send greeting cards with Holmes quotes, participate in polls, and ask Holmes a question. http://www.siracd.com/ Topics: Authors by Region, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Sep 28, 2004 Discovering Sherlock Holmes
Find "a collection of Arthur Conan Doyle's tales of Sherlock Holmes, just as they were originally printed and illustrated in 'The Strand Magazine.'" Stories include "A Scandal in Bohemia," "The Speckled Band," "The Hound of the Baskervilles," and "The Final Problem." Also includes background about Victorian London (including maps of the city) and the author, and a bibliography. From Stanford University. http://sherlockholmes.stanford.edu/index.html Topics: Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Disney: Winnie the Pooh
Collection of activities related to the Disney animations based on A.A. Milne's "Winnie the Pooh" series. Includes images and profile of characters such as Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet. From Disney UK. http://winniethepooh.disney.co.uk Topics: Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction Last updated Jan 8, 2007 Dr. Who: The Classic Series
The official site about this cult science fiction television program features an episode guide to the classic series that ran from 1963 until the 1980s, cast and crew information, audio and video clips, photo galleries, features and interviews, information about the current Dr. Who show, and more. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/classic/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Recreation, Television Last updated Aug 14, 2005 Dracula's Homepage
This site is about both the Bram Stoker novel and its influence on popular culture, and Vlad Tepes, the historical Romanian who inspired Stoker's Dracula. There is also a brief chronology of Stoker's life. The categorized list of links includes organizations, publications, some full-text sources, and general vampire sites. Created by Elizabeth Miller, a professor in the Department of English at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. http://www.ucs.mun.ca/~emiller/ Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Mar 13, 2007 The Fantastic in Art and Fiction
A browsable and searchable "visual resource for the study of the Fantastic or of the supernatural in fiction and in art," this site contains a database of nearly 300 images from over 80 books. Categories include angels and demons, danse macabre, weird science, bestiary, the marvelous, the grotesque, possession and insanity, fantastic space (architecture), and freaks, monsters, and prodigies. A presentation of the Cornell Institute for Digital Collections. http://fantastic.library.cornell.edu/ Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Sep 4, 2007 For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond
Companion to "the first major exhibition devoted to the life and work of [Ian Fleming] the man who created the world's most famous secret agent -- James Bond." Features exhibition highlights such as an image of the first Bond novel, information about World War II coding machines, a casino ticket, and a costume from a recent Bond movie. From the Imperial War Museum. http://london.iwm.org.uk/upload/package/fleming/home.html Topics: Film: Genres & Themes, Literature: Fiction Last updated Apr 24, 2008 Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature
This exhibit "encourages audiences to examine Mary Shelley's novel, 'Frankenstein,' and its influence on science fiction, monsters and their place in history, and man playing God." Features images from the traveling exhibition and additional materials from the exhibit at Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library. Includes chapter-by-chapter podcasts of "an unabridged reading of the 1818 edition of ... 'Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus.'" Produced by the National Library of Medicine in collaboration with the American Library Association. http://www.library.eiu.edu/exhibits/frankenstein/ Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Dec 14, 2005 Freddy the Pig's Home Page
At this site maintained by Friends of Freddy the Pig, old and new fans of this beloved children's series by Walter Brooks can join the Friends group (membership includes subscription to the Bean Home Newsletter ), find a list of the books in order of publication, and get information on attending the group's biennial convention. There is a Freddy the Pig e-mail discussion group, links to other Freddy-related pages, Freddy's poems, and some of the illustrations by Kurt Wiese. http://www.freddythepig.org/ Topics: Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction, Poetry Last updated Nov 10, 2003 A Gallery of Bloomsday Cards
"A selection of original postcards by T.E. Kennelly celebrating Bloomsday (June 16), the day of Leopold Bloom's odyssey through Dublin in James Joyce's 'Ulysses.'" Most of these photographs are related to or represent scenes from the novel. Maintained by Tamara Kennelly, University Archivist at Virginia Tech. http://spec.lib.vt.edu/specgen/blooms/bloom.htm Topics: Collectors & Collecting, Holidays and Observances Individually, Home & Housing, Literature: Fiction, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jun 16, 2005 Gone With the Wind Online Exhibit
An online exhibition telling the story of the planning and making of one of the most popular films in American history. The search for the actress who would portray Scarlett O'Hara, how the costumes and make-up were selected, and the struggle to purchase the rights to the book are told using images, memos, and other primary sources. From the Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin. http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/web/gwtw/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Holidays & Observances, Literature: Fiction, Nonfiction by Genre, Recreation Last updated Jan 16, 2008 Guide to Springfield USA
"A highly detailed map of the Simpsons' hometown," useful for resolving questions about episodes of this popular animated television show. Maintained by two hobbyists; map also available as a large, high-quality download. http://www.mapofspringfield.com/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Literature: Fiction, Media, Mysteries and More, Recreation, Television, U.S. Maps Last updated Feb 23, 2005 Harry Potter
This site lists the seven Harry Potter books, suggests other books for children and young adults who enjoyed reading them, and includes links to official and fan Harry Potter sites. From the Baltimore County Public Library. http://www.bcplonline.org/kidspage/kids_harrypotter.html Topics: Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction Last updated Aug 2, 2007 Harry Potter
Designed for fans of the Harry Potter books by J. K. Rowling, this site includes brief summaries of each book in the series, discussion guides, a pronunciation guide and glossary, interviews with the author, and more. From Scholastic, the American publisher of the books. http://www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/ Topics: Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction Last updated Aug 7, 2005 Harry Potter
Register for Hogwarts, play quidditch, and use the message boards at this fun site for fans of Harry Potter. This official website for the Warner Brothers motion pictures also has trailers and images of the newest film in the series. http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/ Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Jul 7, 2005 The Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator (HPANA)
(Caution: some pop-ups.) This site "was created to monitor several of the top news sources on the Web and provide near-instant alerts when new information is published." Subscribe to the site's RSS (syndication) feeds to stay current on the happenings of Harry, Hogwarts, Hermione, and the rest of that realm. The multimedia index has images, sounds, video, art, and photographs of characters, actors, and premieres. Maintained by a Web-savvy group of Potter fans. http://www.hpana.com Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Jul 14, 2005 The Harry Potter Lexicon
Broad coverage and detailed information on the people, places, and things in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series of children's books. Includes an atlas of Hogwarts, encyclopedias of potions and spells, a bestiary, a quidditch handbook, and a guide to other resources concerning the world's favorite wizard-in-training. http://www.hp-lexicon.org/ Topics: Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Mar 25, 2007 Harry Potter's World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine
Companion to a traveling exhibition "created to explore the link between Harry Potter and the history of science." Site features illustrated essays comparing Harry Potter's world with the history of science in the areas of potions, monsters, herbology, magical creatures, fantastic beasts, and immortality. Also includes lesson plans, online activities, and a bibliography. The tour will begin in the fall of 2009. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/harrypottersworld/index.html Topics: Literature: Fiction, Science Last updated May 14, 2009 Heroes of Yore and Lore: Canadian Heroes in Fact and Fiction
This site presents "a small sampling of many outstanding personalities who have inspired and enriched the [Canadian] national character." Available in English and French. From the National Library of Canada and National Archives of Canada. http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/200/301/nlc-bnc/heroes_lore_yore_can_hero-ef/2001/index-e.html Topics: Literature: Fiction, Religion Last updated Sep 12, 2007 Ian Fleming and the World of James Bond
This site from the Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington accompanies "the first ever academic Fleming symposium," held in 2003, and "marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of 'Casino Royale.'" The site features images of the original James Bond novel dust jackets, descriptions of manuscripts held by the Lilly Library, and information about Ian Fleming as a book and article collector. Also includes related links. http://www.indiana.edu/%7Eliblilly/fleming/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Literature: Fiction Last updated Jan 17, 2004 Ian Fleming Centenary, 1908-2008
"2008 marks the centenary of the birth of the writer, Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond. To mark Ian Fleming's extraordinary and lasting contribution to British culture and to celebrate his life, various events are planned throughout the year." This site provides a brief biography of this author of the James Bond novels and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," audio of Fleming speaking about basic ingredients of thriller writing, bibliography and details about centennial events. http://www.ianflemingcentenary.com/ Topics: Authors by Region, Literature: Fiction Last updated Apr 14, 2008 In Character
Audio and essays about the "tricksters, vamps, heroes, [and] scamps [who have become] indelible American characters." Covers fictional characters such as Charlotte the spider, Uncle Tom, The Joker from Batman, Nancy Drew, Jo March, Charlie Brown, Philip Marlowe, Indiana Jones, Dora the Explorer, Holden Caulfield, Lassie, Barbie (who turns 50 in 2009), and more. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17914370 Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Mar 9, 2009 J.K. Rowling Official Site
Official information from J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series of books. This is the author's place to "communicate directly with Harry Potter fans." Move the cursor around her cluttered desk to see news, biography, annotated directory of fan sites the author likes, links, Ms. Rowling's responses to gossip and rumors, and more. http://www.jkrowling.com/ Topics: Authors by Region, Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Jul 7, 2005 Jane Austen Lives On! Novels Inspired by Jane Austen's Life and Works
"Do not despair, gentle reader, if you've already read all of Jane Austen's works and still hunger for more. You may now move on to any of these contemporary novels inspired by Jane Austen's books, her characters, and even her own life." Includes listings of fiction with Jane Austen as a character (including mysteries), works inspired by Jane Austen novels, and continuations of novels. From librarian Steven Jablonski of the Skokie Public Library. http://www.skokielibrary.info/s_read/rd_find/rd_lists/austen.asp Topics: Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction Last updated Mar 1, 2008 JK Rowling and Harry Potter
Collection of dozens of news articles and analysis about the Harry Potter books and their author, J.K. Rowling. Includes material back to 2000, such as reviews, sales and profits figures, and articles about new books Rowling is working on. From the website for the Scotsman newspaper. http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=3&page=1 Topics: Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction Last updated Aug 1, 2007 Krazy Kat
The Coconino County Homepage is devoted to the work of George Herriman and his classic and surreal comic strip "Krazy Kat," which ran from 1915 to 1944. In addition to lots of graphics, here you can find a bibliography, as well as a chronology of many of Herriman's various other titles (most entries include a link to a sample strip). This searchable site also features information on Don Marquis' book of verse Archy and Mehitabel , illustrated by Herriman. http://www.krazy.com/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities, Literature: Fiction Last updated May 25, 2002 LabLit.com: The Culture of Science in Fiction & Fact
This site "is dedicated to real laboratory culture and to the portrayal and perceptions of that culture ... in fiction, the media and across popular culture." Features interviews, articles, a message board, and a list of novels (and other media) that depict "realistic scientists as central characters and portray fairly realistic scientific practice or concepts, typically taking place in a realistic -- as opposed to speculative or future -- world." Edited by a scientist. http://www.lablit.com/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Science Last updated Mar 15, 2006 Li'l Abner
This site has a brief biography of cartoonist Al Capp (Alfred Gerald Caplin) and a history of his highly successful comic strip of social satire, Li'l Abner . There are also profiles and notes on many of the strip's characters from Dogpatch, USA: Abner, Daisy Mae, Mammy and Pappy Yokum, Fearless Fosdick, Honest Abe, the Shmoos and others. Capp was also known for his newspaper columns, radio shows, lectures, and the promotion of Sadie Hawkins Day. http://www.lil-abner.com/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Holidays and Observances Individually, Literature: Fiction, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People: Arts & Humanities Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Miss Potter: The Life of Beatrix Potter is the Most Enchanting of All
This travel and tourism site is a companion to the 2006 movie about the life of British children's author, illustrator, and conservationist Beatrix Potter. Features a brief biography (which describes some of her literary characters such as Peter Rabbit and a frog called Jeremy Fisher), details about attractions and locations in the Lake District, and touring itineraries. Includes links to related sites. From England's North Country. http://www.enjoyenglandsnorthcountry.com/misspotter/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Feb 23, 2007 The Muppets
Here is the official "informative, interactive, entertaining and downright peculiar world of Muppet Studios. ... You can play games at the Muppet Studio Lounge, make music at Club Mayhem, read the web's hottest blog, Miss Piggy's exclusive new 'Sow and the City' diva diary, and learn the latest behind-the-scenes news." Use the map to reach these and other features, including "Central Casting," which has profiles of Kermit, the Swedish Chef, Gonzo, Fozzie, and other characters. http://disney.go.com/dxd/index.html?channel=102451#/disneygroups/themuppets/ Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Sep 15, 2009 Philatelic Tribute to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry [1900-1944] and His Little Friend
This site is an index of stamps honoring Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the French pilot and poet best known for writing "The Little Prince." Includes color images of stamps from over 20 countries. Clicking on the stamp enlarges the picture and reveals information on the stamp's value and date of issue. Also includes links to other philatelic Saint-Exupéry sites and a Saint-Exupéry bibliography. Some material also in French. http://www.trussel.com/saint-ex/stamps/saint-ex.htm Topics: Authors by Region, Literature: Fiction, Notable People, Transportation Last updated Oct 4, 2004 Pooh Corner
This site includes biographies of A.A. and Christopher Milne and E.H. Shepard; background on Cotchford Farm, the original toys, and the origins of "Winnie." http://www.pooh-corner.com/ Topics: Authors by Region, Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction Last updated Nov 10, 2003 Robin Hood and the Sherwood Forest
This exhibition on the folklore and literature associated with Robin Hood "features examples from the tales of Robin Hood in the collections held by Manuscripts and Special Collections at the University of Nottingham. It also highlights resources for the study of the historical Sherwood Forest and its laws." Exhibit topics include Maid Marian, Robin Hood's ancestry, deer in Sherwood Forest, and more. Includes suggestions for further reading. From the University of Nottingham, UK. http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/toolkits/play_264 Topics: Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction Last updated Apr 27, 2009 Sadie Hawkins Day
The site tells the history of this celebration introduced by cartoonist Al Capp in his Li'l Abner comic strip on November 15, 1937. Hekzebiah Hawkins of Dogpatch, USA, "decreed the first annual Sadie Hawkins Day, a foot race in which the unmarried gals pursued the town's bachelors, with matrimony the consequence." It was featured every November in the comic strip and the fictional holiday became a national craze observed on high school and college campuses. http://www.lil-abner.com/sadiehawk.html Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Literature: Fiction Last updated Nov 4, 2002 Series and Sequels
"A listing of fiction books for adults which are part of a series, or are sequels to earlier novels. Can be searched by author, title and series name or characters." Listings include the titles in the series with publishing dates; many include additional brief notes about the setting and themes of the series. Not browsable. From Los Angeles Public Library. http://www.lapl.org/resources/indexes/sequels.html Topics: Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction Last updated Mar 14, 2006 Sherlockian Holmepage
Everything about Sherlock Holmes on the Internet. http://www.sherlockian.net/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Mar 9, 2003 Sue Grafton
Official publisher site for mystery writer Sue Grafton. Provides biographies of Grafton and of the heroine of her novels, Kinsey Millhone. Site includes a list of the author's novels, reviews, photos, tour schedule, trivia, a discussion forum, and other information about Grafton and her work. http://www.suegrafton.com/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Jul 9, 2003 The Sugar Quill
This searchable, volunteer-run archive of Harry Potter fan fiction (short stories based on J.K. Rowling's novels, written by devotees of the series) and art has the aim of "encouraging people of all ages to write, and to strive to become better writers, by allowing others to beta-read and make suggestions to help them." Potter enthusiasts are encouraged to "have fun and obsess freely" on several discussion forums relating to the books and the art of writing. http://www.sugarquill.net/ Topics: Communications, English Language, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Writing Last updated Jun 2, 2004 Tarzan of the Internet
This collection includes the full texts of some of the novels, an ape-English vocabulary list, information about the films, reproductions of movie posters and book covers, Philip José Farmer's chronology of the life of Tarzan ("Tarzan Alive: A Definitive Biography of Lord Greystoke"), and much more about the Edgar Rice Burroughs creation and its many spin-offs. Created and maintained by a Tarzan enthusiast. http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~stephan/Tarzan/ Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Jun 22, 2004 Tintin.com
The official Tintin site by the Hergé Foundation. The history of one of the world's most popular comic book characters, his Belgian creator Hergé (born Georges Rémi), multimedia adaptations of Tintin stories, multilanguage translations of characters' names, tributes in the form of urban monuments, and links to Web sites featuring information about specific stories or characters. The site is also available in several languages, including French and Dutch. http://www.tintin.com/uk/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Literature: Fiction, Notable People: Arts & Humanities Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Uncle Remus: Social Context and Ramifications
Selections from the Uncle Remus tales of Joel Chandler Harris, with analysis, historical context, selected reviews, and biographical information on the author. Also includes illustrations from various volumes and bibliographies of related works on Harris and Uncle Remus. A student project from a class at the University of Virginia. http://xroads.virginia.edu/~UG97/remus/remus.html Topics: Black Resources, Literature: Fiction Last updated Jan 7, 2006 Wild About Harry
Material from the "Today" television show related to the July 2007 release of J.K Rowling's book "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Features video clips and related articles on topics such as details on events after the book's epilogue, more Potter to come, and synopses of the first six Harry Potter books. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18783376/ Topics: Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction Last updated Aug 1, 2007 |
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