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Authors are a special group of people, almost living in a world of their own, always on the hunt for inspiration. That being said, here are 28 highly interesting tidbits from the history of literature that I collected.
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#1
Sci-Fi Writer Arthur C. Clarke Elaborately Predicted The Internet
Arthur C. Clarke, most famous for his sci-fi masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey, predicted many things throughout his literary career. For example, he predicted the internet in 1964, saying: '[We] will have in our own [console] through which we can talk to our friendly local computer and get all the information needed for everyday life, like our bank statements, our theater reservations... all the information we need.'
Final score:
82points
Diolla 2 years ago (edited)
He also predicted food printing, bendable computer screens (softscreens), intelligent mobile phones, and many more things. Wrote about the effect of solar storms and the end of the fossil energy industry. The impact of manageable wormholes. Sooo many intersting subjects. One of my favourite SF writers!
Niall Mac Iomera 2 years ago
It's not really that much of a stretch to think of. Computer networks already existed. He just imagined a bigger network.
Robert T 2 years ago
With regards to the Internet, he extrapolated very well from what was going on at the time, but I won't say he predicted it. Computer networks existed at the time and ARPANET, as precursor to the modern Internet, came along in 1969. Some of his more interesting creations were the space elevator (already mentioned) and the concept of a cyclindical spaceship with artificial gravity on the inside of a rotating cylinder.
Bill Swallow 2 years ago
Not just Clarke, but predating him, Murray Leinster (pen name of Will F. Jenkins) predicted the web and Google pretty well with his short story 'A Logic Named Joe' (March 1946). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Logic_Named_Joe Here's a link to the full text of the story.
Bill Swallow 2 years ago
Helps if I include the link... https://www.uky.edu/~jclark/mas201/Joe.pdf
Load More Replies...My interest in the history of literature, and the intriguing facts I've uncovered, began with my love for books and stories. This passion not only propelled me into the enchanting worlds woven by writers but also sparked a curiosity about the stories behind these narratives and their creators. I wanted to understand the contextual landscapes that inspired these works and the unique journeys of the authors who penned them. The 28 tidbits of literary history I collected are a result of this curiosity. They are pieces of a vast puzzle that encompasses centuries of human thought, creativity, and expression.
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#2
All The Proceeds Earned From J.M. Barrie’s Book "Peter Pan" Were Given To The Great Ormond Street Hospital For Sick Children In London
Final score:
65points
Chewie Baron 2 years ago
And it also means that every film version raises money for the hospital too.
#3
As A Schoolboy, Roald Dahl Was A Taste Tester For Cadbury’s Chocolate Eggs
This may explain the origins of the Welsh author's famous novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Final score:
64points
David H 2 years ago
He also was a proud antisemite who in his last ever interview before he died in 1990 said he was proudly antisemitic and hated Jews.
Tamra 2 years ago
I only heard about this very recently, and read some of his statements about Jews. I was...shocked.
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Der Kommissar 2 years ago
7-20-23. In today's NY Times ; " Roald Dahl Museum calls author's racism undeniable and indelible. "
During my research into the world of literature, I've stumbled upon countless fascinating stories. However, one that stands out is the life and work of Danish poet Inger Christensen. Her exploration of the complex relationship between creativity, system, and chaos intrigued me. Christensen's works often revolve around the notion that everything is interconnected, creating a harmonious blend of mathematics and poetry. Her ability to articulate these intricate concepts through beautiful language is both surprising and inspiring, expanding my own understanding of what literature can achieve.
#4
John Steinbeck’s Dog Ate The Original Script For Of "Mice And Men"
Steinbeck's puppy was left alone one evening and found the manuscript in question. Steinbeck wrote to his agent, saying, 'I was pretty mad, but the poor little fellow may have been acting critically.'
Final score:
63points
Khall Khall 2 years ago
I've never understood the fascination with Steinbeck. His books were like Jerry Springer for the great depression. This whole book is one of the least enjoyable things I've ever read. I hated it. Long, boring, and depressing with a discriminatory ending. It just left me feeling sad and disappointed at the end. I don't see the genius at all.
Tee Rat 2 years ago
We had to read "Of Mice and Men" and "Grapes of Wrath" in 80's (US) 9th grade. It was difficult enough to keep the interest of 14 yr olds to begin with let alone placing these 2 books on a required reading list.
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#5
Agatha Christie Is The Best-Selling Novelist Of All Time
The legendary author wrote a total of 66 detective novels, most of them revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
Final score:
61points
Mimi La Souris 2 years ago
who is the best Poirot/Marple ? for me, David Suchet and Joan Hickson (even if Julia McKenzie take my heart for her french voice 💗)
Caroline Nagel 2 years ago
Geraldine McEwen as Miss Marple, but David Suchet as Hercule any time.
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Bill Swallow 2 years ago
And yet, there's far too little love for her collection of short stories, "The Mysterious Mr. Quin". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mysterious_Mr_Quin
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
This little factoid surprised me so I looked it up. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_fiction_authors When I went through the list the most surprising thing to me is that Stephen King isn't higher on it. Even Dean Koontz has sold more books, that really surprised me. There are a couple other eye-popping stats, Barbara Cartland 723 books! And even moreso Corin Tellado with 4,000 romance ones. Even with a 60 year career that's 66 books a year. She was literally churning out more than one a week 0_o
BPisaddictive 2 years ago (edited)
David Suchet for sure. But have you seen him in the role of a very dumb Japp with Ustinov as Poirot???
ynyrhydref56 2 years ago
I read a collection of her short stories and another with the character Mr Quinn. Her lesser known works are also genius.
Marlena Jones 2 years ago (edited)
Best Poirot? David Suchet, there will Never be a better Poirot. Best Miss Marple? Geraldine McEwen was perfect as Miss marple. But, also loved Margaret Rutherford.
David H 2 years ago
She also was a raving antisemite and racist against blacks and asians and integrated her bigoted views into many of her books. It was post 1947 that her publisher, for US prints only, began to edit out the racism. Its why Jewish characters in her books are always shifty crooks with big noses, and black people lack intellect in her original writings.
There are many modern authors who I believe are making significant contributions to the field of literature. Authors like David Sedaris, whose razor-sharp wit illuminates our human foibles, and Paul Auster, whose intricate narratives delve into the complex labyrinth of identity and chance. Sally Rooney's insightful portrayals of contemporary relationships and Tom Rachman's keen exploration of personal success and failure are adding new layers to the literary canvas. Their works continue to push boundaries and open up new possibilities, enriching the ongoing narrative of human existence.
#6
Celebrated Novelist George Eliot Was Actually A Woman
George Eliot, one of the most celebrated British authors of the 19th century, was a woman. Although female authors were published under their own names during her lifetime, she wanted to avoid the stereotype of women's writing being limited to lighthearted romances or other lighter fare.
Final score:
58points
Badulesia 2 years ago
We have George Sand in France, also a famous female writer form 19th century.
Marek Yanchurak 2 years ago
Mary Ann Evans. George Eliot was pen name. Not sure why this info wasn't part of the entry.
Brandi Delph 2 years ago
Had to read her book "Silas Marner" in high school. Love to read, hated it.
#7
British Author Charles Dickens's House Had A Secret Door In The Form Of A Fake Bookcase
The fake books included titles such as ‘The Life of a Cat’ in 9 volumes.
Final score:
57points
Elizabeth Elliot 2 years ago
A couple of his houses had these; he moved a fair bit and three of his houses are museums/open to the public!
Delving into these literary facts and author stories has certainly deepened my perspective on literature. It's broadened my understanding of what triggers a good story, its components, and the intricate tapestry of influences that shape its characters and narrative. The shared connection between different eras, cultures, and individuals, seen through the lens of literature, underscores the universality of the human experience. It has reaffirmed my belief that literature, like life, is a constant process of evolution, a reflection of our continual quest for understanding, connection, and self-expression.
#8
Frank Baum, The Author Of The Wizard Of Oz, Named His Novel After A Filing Cabinet Kept In His Office
One cabinet was labeled “A to N,” and the second was labeled “O to Z.”
Final score:
56points
#9
Sherlock Holmes Is The Most Portrayed Fictional Character In Movie History
More than 70 actors have taken the role.
Final score:
56points
#10
William Shakespeare Is Said To Have Invented More Than 1,000 Words And Modern Everyday Phrases
The phrases "bookworm," "bibliophile," "vanish into thin air," "gloomy," "puking," "amazement," "countless," "gnarled," "radiance," "majestic," "critic," and "bedroom" had never before been recorded in English literature and were presumably coined by the playwright. The name Jessica is also said to have made its first appearance in his 1598 play "The Merchant of Venice."
Final score:
54points
Cuppa tea? 2 years ago
Not to mention that words nowadays have different or opposite meanings to say 100 years ago.
Chewie Baron 2 years ago
He also came up with green eyed monster for jealousy, the names Miranda, Desdemona, rose cheeked, fair faced,, the list goes on.
Awesome At Being Autistic 2 years ago
That word is much older than Shakespeare.
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Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 2 years ago
Considering he couldn't even be consistent in spelling his own last name, I'm not surprised.
#11
The Monster In Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein" Has No Name
A common misunderstanding is that the monster is named Frankenstein, when in fact he remains nameless throughout the novel. It is thought that during a reading of the book, Shelley referred to the monster as 'Adam,' a nod to the Garden of Eden.
Final score:
53points
David Paterson 2 years ago
I've heard it said that The Time traveller in HG Wells book doesn't have a name either. Also, IIRC, none of the characters in the movie Water World have a name either.
Richard Graham 2 years ago
I read the book - often credited as the first Science Fiction novel. It is strange - ends with a long dogsled chase through the artic.
Michael Largey 2 years ago
In the first draft she called him Percival Poochie-poo, but wiser heads prevailed.
#12
The Most Expensive Book Ever Purchased Cost Over 30 Million Dollars
Tech billionaire Bill Gates bought the Codex Leicester, one of Leonardo da Vinci’s scientific journals, for $30.8 million. The work consists of 18 sheets of paper, and is handwritten by Da Vinci, using his mirror writing.
Final score:
51points
Richard Graham 2 years ago
After Gates acquired the codex, he had its pages scanned into digital image files, some of which were later distributed as screensaver and wallpaper files on a CD-ROM as part of a Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 desktop theme, which would later be included with Windows 98 and Windows ME. A comprehensive CD-ROM version (simply titled Leonardo da Vinci) was released by Corbis in 1997
Chewie Baron 2 years ago
King Charles has the largest private collection of da Vinci works, mainly cartoons and folios, drawings and sketches for some of his paintings.
Angela B 2 years ago
Wasn't it Queen Elizabeth's collection? I am happy to be wrong.
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#13
The English Motorway M6 Was Built Upon 2.5 Million Discarded Copies Of Romance Novels
In 2003, approximately 2.5 million unsold books from the UK romance book publisher Mills & Boon were used in the reconstruction of an M6 motorway in the UK.
Final score:
42points
Edgar 2 years ago
For further needs, there are copies of Stephenie Meyer and Sally Rooney books.
Bill Swallow 2 years ago
Who's that author who showed up in about 5 - 8 places in a recent Bored Panda list of bad books?
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Talking Animals Were Initially Banned In China
In 1870 the Governor of Hunan Province in China banned Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland believing that animals should not be given the power to use the language of humans and to put animals and humans on the same level would be ”disastrous”.
Final score:
40points
Tee Rat 2 years ago
This person was on to something. Now we have talking jackasses running the country. (US)
Mental Liberals 2 years ago
He was right. Animals are Above the levels of most humans. We all have souls...
Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 2 years ago
what the hell were they afraid of? Surely, they realized that animals don't actually talk (in the presence of humans).
Jaya 2 years ago
Maybe that it would make people empathize with animals, which will make them start to think critically about how we abuse animals for our selfish needs?
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DC 2 years ago
What does he even mean? We are animals. We're neither below or atop, but AMONG them anyway. It may be that people hesitate to accept this fact, due to traditional superstition or due to desperately needing to feel superior regardless of being so or not. But, realistically seen, every human is an animal. People who claim being insulted by this really have ... abilities in their heads that I proudly lack.
#15
Arthur Conan Doyle Helped Popularize Skiing By Being The First Author To Describe It In The English Language
Final score:
39points
Hippopotamuses 2 years ago
Arthur Conan Doyle wrote An Alpine Pass On Ski in 1894, but wasn’t knighted until 1902. British and Commonwealth titles are not retrospective, so he couldn’t, and still can’t be known as, Sir for anything he did or wrote prior to 1902.
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#16
The First Novel Was Written By Japanese Author Murasaki Shikibu Around The Year 1000
The Tale of Genji is a depiction of the lifestyles of high courtiers during the Heian period.
Final score:
39points
Alec 2 years ago
Funny fact: a lot of the Japanese literature of that period was written by women (that's also where we get The Pillow Book) as educated men wrote in Chinese. It was the women of the court who had plenty of time in their hands and didn't speak Chinese that wrote in that language
random username 2 years ago
Some say it's one of the best books ever written, and certainly still enjoyed by many readers, so I guess it is.
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Actually, it's pretty vague, since "novel" is -- unlike for example a "sonnet" or a "haiku" -- a very broad genre. Long before lady Murasaki, there were for example Greek and Roman novels -- Apuleius' "Golden A*s" being perhaps the most famous of them. Even some of the books of Bible (YMMV, for some denominations they are apocryphical), such as Esther, Judith and Tobit, are sometimes classified as novels. Granted, they are, genre-wise, very different from modern novel -- but so is Genji-Monogatari.
random username 2 years ago
Seriously, BP? It's "a*s" as in "donkey" /facepalm
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#17
"One Thousand And One Nights" Didn't Originally Contain The Tale Of Aladdin
The classic medieval collection One Thousand and One Nights didn't include the stories of Aladdin, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and Sinbad the Sailor. These were added by French literature professor Jean Antoine Galland in the 18th century.
Final score:
36points
David Paterson 2 years ago
OMG. That excludes just about everything, except Scheherazade of course. Sinbad in particular plays a huge role.
#18
Sting Wrote The Song 'Every Breath You Take' At The Same Desk Where Ian Fleming Wrote His James Bond Novels
"Sting wrote the song 'Every Breath You Take' at the same desk that Ian Fleming used to write his James Bond novels. Sting was renting the Fleming Villa in Goldeneye on the island of Jamaica while composing the famous track.
Final score:
33points
Bill Swallow 2 years ago
Yup. And by all means, read the original book version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang if you haven't already. *Very* different from the film (better in many ways, in my opinion), and you can clearly see the DNA of "a James Bond story as a bedtime tale for children" in it. (Don't worry, it's sanitized!)
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Also, the Sting song ‘Englishman in New York is about Quentin Crisp. The, self titled, ‘Stately Homo of England!
#19
C.S. Lewis Modeled The Protagonist Of The "Chronicles Of Narnia" On J.R.R. Tolkien
British writers J.R.R. Tolkien (author of The Lord of the Rings) and C.S. Lewis (author of The Chronicles of Narnia) were close friends. While serving on the English faculty at Oxford University, they were active in the Oxford literary group known as the Inklings. They regularly read newly written passages of their work for feedback. Lewis even modeled the protagonist of his works after his friend and fellow author, J.R.R. Tolkien.
Final score:
32points
Ace 2 years ago
Err, there are multiple protagonists in the Narnia books, none of them distinct enough to be modelled on him in this way. The collaboration between them is well-known, but this particular embellishment doesn't seem to hold water.
Sonja 2 years ago
I think it was the first one who later was the professor in the lion, the witch and the wardrobe.
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Mariele Scherzinger 2 years ago
Which protagonist would that be? The Narnia Chronicles include seven books.
David Paterson 2 years ago (edited)
Ah, the main male protagonist of the first book is Edmund, a lying scheming conniving traitor. The main protagonist of the book series is Lucy. "The character of Lucy Pevensie was inspired by June Flewett, and named after Lucy Barfield."
#20
The Most Rejected Author In History Is Dick Wimmer, Having Been Rejected 162 Times
Many authors through the years have started their careers with their works being rejected over and over again before publication.
John Le Carré’s first novel, 'The Spy Who Came in From the Cold', was rejected by several publishers. One even remarked, 'He hasn’t got any future.' He was very wrong. The novel went on to become an international bestseller and won several literary awards.
'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling was rejected by twelve different publishers before her debut. Rowling has since sold over 450 million copies of her works.
John Grisham’s first novel, 'The Jury', was rejected 25 times before it was published.
The most rejected novelist ever was American writer Dick Wimmer. He received over 162 rejections over a span of 25 years. He spent a quarter of a century being told 'no'. He could have quit after 20 years, or after 150 rejections, and no one would have blamed him. But he kept at it.
Finally, his novel 'Irish Wine' was published in 1989 to positive reviews. The New York Times called it a 'taut, finely written, exhaustingly exuberant first novel.'" - the grammar of these sentences has been corrected.
Final score:
32points
Tee Rat 2 years ago
I wonder what went through the minds of the publicists who rejected them after their success? That is if they even remembered them.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Might depend on their markets. If a publisher was focused on adult fiction Harry Potter wouldn't be an exciting prospect. I'd imagine they wished they'd picked them up, but it's also possible that if they had the books may not have succeeded. Publish it a few years too early, maybe against strong competition, or when that genre is unpopular and they could have flopped. Sometimes it's about timing.
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Tweed Jefferson 2 years ago
They must have stopped this record with the advent of the internet. I could top 162 rejections in a weekend nowadays.
Taff Thomas 2 years ago
John Le Carrie's first novel was not "TSWCIFTC" but "A call for the dead."
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I wonder whether he'd written Spy first and shelved it after it was rejected. It was published two years after Call for the Dead, but it's possible he wrote it earlier.
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#21
Ernest Hemingway Once Took Home The Urinal From His Favourite Bar
Ernest Hemingway once took home the urinal from his favorite bar, arguing that he'd 'pissed away' so much of his money into it that he owned it.
Final score:
32points
Josh Hicks 2 years ago
I saw this urinal at his Key West home. His wife at the time turned it into a fountain for their garden.
#22
The Longest Novel In History Is 4215 Pages Long
French novelist Marcel Proust wrote his masterpiece "In Search of Lost Time" from 1909 to 1922. With 9,609,000 characters, it is considered the longest novel in history. The book tells the story of the narrator’s experiences growing up, while reflecting on the loss of time and lack of meaning in the world.
Final score:
32points
MagicJacket 2 years ago
Never heard of an editor? Or did each one he approached tell him to get lost? 😂
Frances Pitchounetta 2 years ago
Oh no! I try both: Proust is worse! He is miles and miles of sentences! And without any action or plot!
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Laughing otter 2 years ago
I'm a little over halfway through reading this. He was an amazing writer.
#23
The Longest Sentence In Literature Is 4391 Words In Total
Irish novelist James Joyce published his masterpiece Ulysses in 1922. It takes place over one day in Dublin and contains a sentence consisting of 4391 words in total.
Final score:
30points
Troy Parr 2 years ago
The original Ulysses contained so many errors that this long sentence was most likely just another error. Consider the single example: "The paper the beard was wrapped in..." which was just poorly transcribed manuscript by the publisher. It should have been; "The bread was wrapped in paper." Ulysses was full of them when it first came out.
#24
Allegedly, Ernest Hemingway, Virginia Woolf, Vladimir Nabokov, And Albert Camus All Preferred Writing Standing Up
Final score:
29points
Chewie Baron 2 years ago (edited)
I surprised Hemmingway could stand, what with his fondness for a daiquiri!
not batman 2 years ago
nothing wrong with that, at least they will get more Stand Time on their apple watches. or back in those days, Common Apple Wristwatch
DarkGlassSphere 2 years ago
I'm shocked! You may prefer to stand, if you are a painter, for many reasons. But as a writer. Interesting.
Mary Kelly 2 years ago
skeptical about hemingway...this wasn't in the ken burns doc..and boy does that man and his staff research
#25
Although Sci-Fi Author Isaac Asimov Mainly Wrote About Space Travel, He Only Boarded A Real Airplane Twice
Final score:
28points
Ariom Dahl 2 years ago
He wrote nearly 300 non fiction books, over 40 novels and nearly 400 short stories and created the Three Laws of Robotics. (Thank you, Google!)
David H 2 years ago
he also was a tenured professor of Chemistry and was well published in academic literature. The 300 books you mention are not actually books because many of those were journal articles in scientific journals.
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DarkGlassSphere 2 years ago
And J.R.R.Tolkien wasn't particularly obsessed with rings!
Load More Replies... David Paterson 2 years ago
He was also famous for his high IQ. But in one of the introductions to a novel he tells a humorous story about how he was outsmarted by a garage mechanic, with IQ about 70.
MagicJacket 2 years ago
I never read "Foundation," and I hear the Apple TV series based on it strays a lot from the source material, but man, is it a cool, different and intriguing show!
Bouche, Audi, and Shyla, oh my! 2 years ago
This is the first time I've seen a picture of him. I don't really know what I expected, but this wasn't it.
Michael None 2 years ago
Two of his works, that I know of, have been turned into movies. I, robot is an adaptation of one of his books as is Bicentennial man.
#26
Jack Kerouac, The Author Of The Highly Influential Novel On The Road, Never Learned How To Drive
Final score:
26points
#27
The Longest Word In Literature Comes From Aristophanes’ Play Assemblywomen, Dated 391 BC
It is: 'Lopadotemachoselachogaleokranioleipsanodrimhypotrimmatosilphioparaomelitokatakechymenokichlepikossyphophattoperisteralektryonoptekephalliokigklopeleiolagoiosiraiobaphetraganopterygon.' It's apparently a description of some kind of fictional dish.
Final score:
22points
Hippopotamuses 2 years ago (edited)
Definitely: drimhypotrimmatosilphio. But only on the paraom setting!
Load More Replies... MagicJacket 2 years ago
The mention of Aristophanes always makes me think of an episode of "The Odd Couple" where Felix and Oscar are playing "Password." I wonder if any Pandas know what I mean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-bQ5nDY4kM Starts at about 1 minute in.
#28
The First Book Bought On Amazon Was 'Fluid Concepts And Creative Analogies: Computer Models Of The Fundamental Mechanisms Of Thought' In 1995
Not, it wasn't a bestseller.
Final score:
18points
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C K Sharpe 2 years ago
“The First Novel Was Written by Japanese Author Murasaki Shikibu” who was a lady btw 😊
Lyone Fein 2 years ago
Although these are cool facts, this article needs some serious editing! There are so many embarrassing grammatical mistakes.
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Re: the Lewis/Tolkien one...which protagonist? Each novel has a different protagonist, and some have multiple protagonists. Which character is this anecdote about?
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago (edited)
The entry on Harper Lee is obviously old since "Go Set a Watchman" came out in 2015. And true to form for BP, the image for Mr [censored] Wimmer hides (not very successfully) his first name, unfortunately people of a sensitive disposition will find that name in the heading and text and so will faint.
MI6 UK 2 years ago
Who said "The best spies don't know they were recruited"? The answer is Colonel Alan Brooke Pemberton CVO MBE. He was Bill Fairclough’s handler in MI6, an associate of Oleg Gordievsky and a protagonist in #TheBurlingtonFiles fact based spy series. For more about Alan and Pemberton's People in real life see https://theburlingtonfiles.org/news_2022.10.31.php. This could be your chance to start a Bond beating franchise based on the astounding lives of real spies including Bill Fairclough and the rest of Pemberton's People!
C K Sharpe 2 years ago
“The First Novel Was Written by Japanese Author Murasaki Shikibu” who was a lady btw 😊
Lyone Fein 2 years ago
Although these are cool facts, this article needs some serious editing! There are so many embarrassing grammatical mistakes.
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Re: the Lewis/Tolkien one...which protagonist? Each novel has a different protagonist, and some have multiple protagonists. Which character is this anecdote about?
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago (edited)
The entry on Harper Lee is obviously old since "Go Set a Watchman" came out in 2015. And true to form for BP, the image for Mr [censored] Wimmer hides (not very successfully) his first name, unfortunately people of a sensitive disposition will find that name in the heading and text and so will faint.
MI6 UK 2 years ago
Who said "The best spies don't know they were recruited"? The answer is Colonel Alan Brooke Pemberton CVO MBE. He was Bill Fairclough’s handler in MI6, an associate of Oleg Gordievsky and a protagonist in #TheBurlingtonFiles fact based spy series. For more about Alan and Pemberton's People in real life see https://theburlingtonfiles.org/news_2022.10.31.php. This could be your chance to start a Bond beating franchise based on the astounding lives of real spies including Bill Fairclough and the rest of Pemberton's People!
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