Which John Gardner book about a feuding elderly brother and sister contains a book within a book?

Literature Trivia / March 14, 2025

October Light. A novel within a novel comprises about a quarter of John Gardner's "October Light", where not much happens on the surface.

Which bestseller is about a workaholic attorney who accepts a position as a housekeeper?

Literature Trivia / March 13, 2025

The Undomestic Goddess. "The Undomestic Goddess", written by Sophie Kinsella, wittily chronicles a time in the life of a workaholic attorney turned charwoman.

Which American poet wrote "The Battle Hymn of the Republic"?

Literature Trivia / March 13, 2025

Julia Ward Howe. "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" uses the melody of the abolitionist song "John Brown's Body".

Who did the Ancient Egyptian god Anubis rule over?

Literature Trivia / March 12, 2025

The Dead. Anubis protected the dead for their journey into the afterlife.

In the poem "Charge of the Light Brigade", how many men were in the charge?

Literature Trivia / March 12, 2025

Six Hundred. "Charge of the Light Brigade" was a poem written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

In "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens, what was the name of the performing circus dog?

Literature Trivia / March 11, 2025

Merrylegs. The pooch in "Hard Times" was called Merrylegs, presumably because of his dancing style.