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Which author is known for the works 'The Cask of Amontillado', 'The Purloined Letter', and 'The Raven'?
Which author is known for the works 'The Cask of Amontillado', 'The Purloined Letter', and 'The Raven'?
Who wrote 'The Great Gatsby'?
Who wrote 'The Great Gatsby'?
Which author is associated with the works 'A Farewell to Arms' and 'The Old Man and The Sea'?
Which author is associated with the works 'A Farewell to Arms' and 'The Old Man and The Sea'?
Who wrote 'To Kill A Mockingbird'?
Who wrote 'To Kill A Mockingbird'?
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'Invisible Man' is a work by which author?
'Invisible Man' is a work by which author?
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'Beloved' is a notable work by which author?
'Beloved' is a notable work by which author?
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Which author wrote 'The House of the Seven Gables' and 'The Scarlet Letter'?
Which author wrote 'The House of the Seven Gables' and 'The Scarlet Letter'?
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Who is the author of 'A Farewell to Arms'?
Who is the author of 'A Farewell to Arms'?
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Which writer is associated with the works 'The Green Mile' and 'The Shining'?
Which writer is associated with the works 'The Green Mile' and 'The Shining'?
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Who wrote 'Civil Disobedience'?
Who wrote 'Civil Disobedience'?
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Which author is known for the works 'Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle'?
Which author is known for the works 'Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle'?
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Who is the author of 'The Sound and The Fury'?
Who is the author of 'The Sound and The Fury'?
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Who wrote the novel 'Moby Dick'?
Who wrote the novel 'Moby Dick'?
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Which author is associated with the works 'The Pathfinder' and 'Last of the Mohicans'?
Which author is associated with the works 'The Pathfinder' and 'Last of the Mohicans'?
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Who is known for the literary works 'The Shining' and 'It'?
Who is known for the literary works 'The Shining' and 'It'?
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Which writer is associated with the novel 'Slaughterhouse Five'?
Which writer is associated with the novel 'Slaughterhouse Five'?
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Who wrote the literary work 'O Captain My Captain'?
Who wrote the literary work 'O Captain My Captain'?
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Which author is known for the works 'The Purloined Letter' and 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
Which author is known for the works 'The Purloined Letter' and 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
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Notable Authors and Their Works
- Edgar Allan Poe is recognized for "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Purloined Letter," and the poem "The Raven," which showcase his mastery of horror and mystery.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald is the author of "The Great Gatsby," a classic novel exploring themes of decadence and the American Dream in the 1920s.
- Ernest Hemingway is associated with "A Farewell to Arms" and "The Old Man and The Sea," both reflecting his succinct writing style and deep explorations of human experiences.
- Harper Lee wrote "To Kill A Mockingbird," a novel that addresses racial injustice in the American South through the eyes of a child.
- Ralph Ellison penned "Invisible Man," a landmark novel addressing race, identity, and invisibility in society.
- Toni Morrison is known for "Beloved," a profound novel that deals with the legacy of slavery and its impact on identity and community.
- Nathaniel Hawthorne authored "The House of the Seven Gables" and "The Scarlet Letter," exploring themes of guilt, sin, and redemption in Puritan New England.
- Ernest Hemingway is also the author of "A Farewell to Arms," highlighting themes of love and loss in war.
- Stephen King is associated with "The Green Mile" and "The Shining," both showcasing his flair for horror and psychological elements.
- Henry David Thoreau wrote "Civil Disobedience," advocating for individual resistance to civil government in moral opposition to an unjust law.
- Washington Irving is known for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle," two quintessential American tales capturing early American folklore.
- William Faulkner authored "The Sound and The Fury," a complex narrative that explores the decline of a Southern family.
- Herman Melville wrote the iconic novel "Moby Dick," an allegorical tale addressing obsession, revenge, and humanity's struggle against nature.
- James Fenimore Cooper is associated with "The Pathfinder" and "Last of the Mohicans," both set against the backdrop of early American frontier life.
- Stephen King is also recognized for "The Shining" and "It," both cementing his status as a master of horror fiction.
- Kurt Vonnegut is known for "Slaughterhouse-Five," a unique blend of science fiction and anti-war themes reflecting on the absurdities of war.
- Walt Whitman wrote "O Captain! My Captain!," a poem lamenting the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
- Edgar Allan Poe is noted for both "The Purloined Letter" and "The Cask of Amontillado," showcasing his influence on mystery and detective fiction.
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Test your knowledge of literary works and authors from North America in the 21st century with this quiz. Explore famous works including 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Edgar Allan Poe, 'A Farewell to Arms' by Ernest Hemingway, 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and more.
