In what time period is Ian McEwan's book "On Chesil Beach" primarily set?

Literature Trivia / March 19, 2025

The 1960's. "On Chesil Beach" was named Galaxy Book of the Year in 2008 at The British Book Awards.

Where does the main character live in "My Side of the Mountain"?

Literature Trivia / March 19, 2025

Inside A Hollowed-Out Tree. "My Side of the Mountain" almost wasn't published because the publisher was afraid it might encourage children to run away from home.

What is Sophie Neveu's occupation in "The Da Vinci Code"?

Literature Trivia / March 18, 2025

Cryptologist. The top-ranking cryptologist in the U.S. Navy in 1941 was Laurance Safford.

Where does Lady Macbeth begin sleep walking?

Literature Trivia / March 18, 2025

Dunsinane. Lady Macbeth dies by committing suicide.

Which character in "The Hobbit" owns a ring of invisibility and speaks in the third person?

Literature Trivia / March 17, 2025

Gollum. Gollum was first introduced in "The Hobbit" and is an important supporting character in "The Lord of the Rings".

Which of these authors is considered an existentialist writer?

Literature Trivia / March 17, 2025

Franz Kafka. Franz Kafka's works such as "The Metamorphosis" are considered prime examples of existentialist literature.