The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived

King Midas, Rosie the Riveter, Tarzan, Barbie, Dracula, and Prince Charming
all have one thing in common: they never lived. While these fictional characters
never took flesh and blood form, they firmly exist in our popular awareness.

These characters are in some ways more real to us than factual figures from
history, and they came into being for a variety of purposes. Some, like King
Midas and Captain Ahab, teach moral lessons and serve as warnings, while
other characters like Tarzan and Prince Charming bring more adventure and
fun than morals into our lives.

Join Dan Karlan, the co-author of The 101 Most Influential People Who Never
Lived, on Tuesday, November 10, from 6:30-7:30 at Marshall Public Library for
a fun romp through history’s greatest fictional characters. If you would like
more information or if you are interested in facilitating a discussion, please call
Amy Campbell at 232-1263 ext. 106.