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James Baldwin in 1979. Can you identify his children’s book? Ralph Gatti/Getty Images Believe it or not, James Joyce wrote literature for children—as did Virginia Woolf, Langston Hughes, and many ...

Some lines are so powerful, so iconic, that they instantly transport you into the heart of a story - even before you know its title. From gothic mysteries to beloved classics, these opening lines have ...

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The questions in this quiz are suitable for GCSE English Literature students studying the themes of Frankenstein. If you struggled with the quiz, don't panic - we've got you! You can revise the ...

1. Walking with Lions – Tales from a Diplomatic Past is a memoir by an author recently much in the news. Its title refers to the author’s visit to the court of ruler X, who was known to raise lions ...

Try this quiz about the bookish influences on Homer Simpson, Kate Bush and others to see how many connections you know. By J. D. Biersdorfer Test your knowledge of European geography, history and ...