06/17/2026
Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama is a late 19th-century reference work by E. Cobham Brewer, edited by Marion Harland, that provides concise descriptions of heroes, villains, and other memorable figures from world literature, including English, American, and foreign classics.
8 volumes were published in the 1890s, it serves as a guide to literary characters, detailing their traits, roles, and significance within their stories, and is considered culturally important.
We have 4 of the 8 volume set, however 2 of the volumes are in poor condition.