The Byronic Hero: Isn’t it Byronic? (Feat. Princess Weekes) | It’s Lit скачать в хорошем качестве

The Byronic Hero: Isn’t it Byronic? (Feat. Princess Weekes) | It’s Lit

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