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Genealogy of the Antihero Concept by Philippa Dacanay is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses the genealogy and development of the concept of the antihero in literature. It begins by tracing the origins of the term to 19th century authors like Dostoevsky, and notes its increasing usage in the 20th century. The document then examines definitions of the antihero from dictionaries and literary critics. A key point made is that World War 2 represented a turning point, after which antiheroes began to outnumber heroes in literature as works reflected themes of failure, despair, and

Author

Philippa Dacanay

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