The Byronic Hero Isn’t it Byronic Feat Princess Weekes It’s Lit

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PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateStoried • ↓ More info below ↓ • Edward Cullen. Han Solo. Killmoklknger. Lestat. What do all these characters have in common besides being heartthrobs? They share a common ancestor: the Byronic Hero. Brooding, sensual, violent, intelligent, and single-minded, the Byronic hero has been a staple in literature dating back to the 19th century, but the archetype is all over film, TV and even video games. I see you Cloud Strife, all sad and angsty with your giant sword. • Hosted by Lindsay Ellis and Princess Weekes, It’s Lit! is a show about our favorite books, genres and why we love to read. It’s Lit has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. • Interested in using this video as a teaching resource? Check it out on PBS LearningMedia: • https://to.pbs.org/3Ky3eWT • Hosted and Written by: Princess Weekes • Director: David Schulte • Executive Producer: Amanda Fox • Producer: Stephanie Noone • Editors: Derek Borsheim, Sara Roma • Writing Consultants: Maia Krause • Executive Producer (PBS): Adam Dylewski • Editorial Producer (PBS): Gabrielle Ewing • Produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. • Follow us on Twitter: • / itslitpbs • / thelindsayellis • / weekesprincess • Follow us on IG: • / itslit_pbs

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