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- Q: Which 1811 novel begins “The family of Dashwood had been long settled in Sussex”?
A: Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen. The novel focuses on the Dashwood sisters—Elinor and Marianne—as they navigate love, heartbreak, and reduced circumstances following their father’s death, contrasting the titular virtues of sense and sensibility. - Q: Who are the two most translated English writers?
A: Agatha Christie and William Shakespeare. Agatha Christie holds the top spot with over 7,200 translations, while William Shakespeare follows with over 4,200 translations, making them the most frequently translated authors of English literature worldwide. - Q: In which series of stories does Inspector Lestrade appear?
A: Sherlock Holmes. Appearing in 13 of the original stories, including the very first novel, “A Study in Scarlet” (1887). - Q: Which novel recounts John Blackthorne’s adventures in 16th-century Japan?
A: Shōgun by James Clavell. Published in 1975, this1,100+ page historical fiction novel is the first book in Clavell’s Asian Saga. - Q: What is Anne’s last name in “Anne of Green Gables” by L. M. Montgomery?
A: Shirley. Specifically, Anne Shirley debuts as the eleven-year-old orphan who joins the Cuthbert household at Green Gables. Furthermore, in later instalments of the saga, she marries her long-time rival, Gilbert Blythe, and transitions into her new role as Anne Blythe. - Q: Which fictional detective, adventurer, and gentleman thief did Leslie Charteris create?
A: Simon Templar, alias “The Saint”. In 1928, Simon Templar burst onto the literary stage within the pages of Meet the Tiger. Subsequently, his high-stakes adventures fuelled a massive library of novels for over fifty years, cementing his reputation as the definitive “Robin Hood of modern crime.” Moreover, by circumventing traditional law enforcement, he targeted and toppled corrupt syndicates that the law simply couldn’t reach. Finally, Roger Moore’s legendary 1960s portrayal catapulted the character into the global spotlight, transforming a literary hero into an enduring pop-culture icon. - Q: What does an artist use a “maulstick” for?
A: As support. To support and steady their painting hand without touching the canvas. A maulstick (or mahlstick) is a long, lightweight stick with a soft, padded leather ball at one end. - Q: Which renowned poet penned the collection titled Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats?
A: T. S. Eliot (Thomas Stearns Eliot), published in 1939 by Faber & Faber. These whimsical poems about feline personalities and sociology inspired the famous 1981 musical Cats by Andrew Lloyd Webber. - Q: What is frequently cited as the most stolen book from public libraries?
A: The Bible. Although countless sources identify the Bible as the world’s most-stolen book, the lack of uniform reporting standards hampers researchers. In fact, this reporting gap actively blocks any effort to verify the true scope of global book theft. - Q: Which character did Alice meet in Wonderland, sitting on a mushroom, smoking a long hookah pipe?
A: Caterpillar (sometimes referred to as the Blue Caterpillar or Absolem in adaptations).