In Shakespeare's play "King Lear", the title character was king of which country?

Literature Trivia / June 12, 2025

Britain. The play's earlier version was titled "The True Chronicle of the History of the Life and Death of King Lear and His Three Daughters", published in 1608.

What famous Irish novelist wrote "The Dubliners"?

Literature Trivia / June 12, 2025

James Joyce. "The Dubliners" is a collection of fifteen stories that tell the story of the Irish middle class in and around Dublin, Ireland in the early 20th century.

What is the subtitle to Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein"?

Literature Trivia / June 11, 2025

A Modern Prometheus. The subtitle of "Frankenstein" is an allusion to Prometheus, the Greek Titan who, in some versions of the myth, created man.

In "Pinocchio", what are all the bad boys on Pleasure Island changed into?

Literature Trivia / June 11, 2025

Donkeys. "The Adventures of Pinocchio" was written in 1881 by Carlo Collodi.

In "Anne of Green Gables", who gives up his job so Anne can take it?

Literature Trivia / June 10, 2025

Gilbert. Anne wants to stay in Avonlea because Marilla is going blind.

Who or what is referenced in the title of Clive Cussler's book "The Navigator"?

Literature Trivia / June 10, 2025

Ancient Phoenician Statue. "The Navigator" is the seventh book in the NUMA files series of books by Clive Cussler.