This first volume in a two-volume set (that will comprise some 10,000 entries from over 1,000 novels) identifies fictional characters that appear in British novels from the publication of The Pilgrim's Progress to the year 1890. The alphabetized entries identify the novel in which a character appears, his or her occupation, family relations, friends and enemies, and contribution to the novel's plot and theme. An author index supplies dates of birth and death, novels written by the author, and a listing of the principal characters who appear in each listed title. The second volume (due November 1993) will continue with novelists who published the bulk of their work from 1890 through the last decade. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Read Less