Original title: Masterplots Cyclopedia of Literary Characters. 16,000 characters from world literature listed and identified with special analyses of important characters. Entries are in alphabetical order by book title. Character sketches are well-written but caution: spoilers are the norm. Author index. Alphabetical character index. Pronunciation key. 1280 pages plus the indices. Prepare to get lost in this book for a few hours! Clean pages. Jacket price-clipped and worn. Harper & Row. 1963. Hb, dj. USED. $7.00