Which hotel served as the inspiration for Arthur Hailey's best-selling novel "Hotel"?

Literature Trivia / December 30, 2025

Fairmont Hotel, New Orleans. The Fairmont Hotel in New Orleans was originally built in 1893.

Who is the main character in "Slaughterhouse-Five"?

Literature Trivia / December 30, 2025

Billy Pilgrim. Billy Pilgrim was portrayed by Michael Sacks in the 1972 film adaptation of "Slaughterhouse-Five".

In "Macbeth", through whom does Macbeth learn about future events?

Literature Trivia / December 29, 2025

The Three Witches. In "Macbeth", the Three Witches resemble the Fates, found in Greek and Norse mythology, since they too determine the course of human lives.

Which bestseller is about a Marine being chased by fearsome bounty hunters?

Literature Trivia / December 29, 2025

Scarecrow. "Scarecrow" by Matthew Reilly was preceded by "Area 7".

In "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", what is the name of the school teacher?

Literature Trivia / December 28, 2025

Ichabod Crane. Ichabod Crane's character was based on a New York schoolteacher named Jesse Merwin.

Who wrote the trilogy of "Sexus", "Nexus" and "Plexus"?

Literature Trivia / December 28, 2025

Henry Miller. Henry Miller was an American expatriate in France during the 1930's.