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A Literature Quiz Deck from The New York Public Library Image

Melodrama, Modernism & Myth: A Literature Quiz Deck from The New York Public Library

This deck of 48 Knowledge Cards will make a perfect gift for a forgetful English major, or can perhaps serve as an enjoyable pocket-sized education for the solitary autodidact, or even as a challenging Q&A literary workout for two or more players. One side of each card describes an unnamed literary concept, movement, or device; the other side reveals the correct term, along with a concise definition, examples, and contextual notes (e.g., Front: "A pithy, witty expression in poetry or prose"; Back: "EPIGRAM / From Greek: `inscription' ..."). As a thumbnail reference, Melodrama, Modernism & Myth is a welcome addition to any library; as a game, it is guaranteed to light up any

The Plot Thickens: A Literature Quiz Deck from The New York Public Library

Are you itching for a personal challenge? Or maybe a friendly competition with a fellow book lover? Or perhaps, best yet, a rousing Q&A in your reading circle? Then this little deck of cards is just the ticket for an entertaining, enlightening, and sometimes even surprising tour of some of the greatest and most popular works of literature. One side of each card presents a brief synopsis of a well-known novel, short story, or play--with possibly just enough clues mixed in to help you identify it. On the opposite side, all is revealed, including a concise overview of the author's life and works. The Plot Thickens gathers an intriguing cornucopia of literary

Unforgettable Characters: A Literature Quiz Deck from The New York Public Library

This wickedly entertaining Q&A deck of 48 cards is sure to be a hit with any group of devoted readers, students of literature, or literary trivia buffs. Alternatively, Unforgettable Characters will provide the solitary book lover with hours of challenging fun. One side of each card briefly describes a principal character in a famous novel, short story, or play--with perhaps just enough hints to help you make an identification. The other side reveals the character's name and the work in which he or she appears, along with interesting notes on the plot and the author. Austen and Brontë, Orwell and O'Neill, Pasternak and Nabokov are among the literary luminaries you will find