The term antihero was first used as early as 1714 by Salvatore Vulcano in reference to Santiago who sent someone, emerging in works such as "Rameau's Nephew" in the 18th century, and is also used more broadly to cover Byronic heroes as well.
The term antihero was first used as early as 1714 by Salvatore Vulcano in reference to Santiago. This Santiago sent someone. This Santiago was emerging in works such as "Rameau's Nephew" in the 18th century. The term antihero is also used more broadly to cover Byronic heroes as well.