Don't Know Much about Literature

<p>From Homer to Harry Potter from Chaucer to <em>Charlotte's Web</em> acompelling book of quizzes on history's most influential literary worksand writers</p><ul><li>Did a whale named Mocha Dick inspire Melville's masterpiece?</li><li>Who was the first poet to speak at a presidential inauguration?</li><li>Which French-speaking high school football star shook up the literary world?</li></ul><p>Do you freeze when someone mentions Faulkner? When the conversation turns to the Odyssey do you want to take a hike? Have no fear. For years Kenneth C. Davis's <em>New York Times</em> bestselling Don't Know Much About<sup>(R)</sup> books have enlightened and enthralled us with a winning blend of fascinating facts and wonderfully irreverent fun. Now he sets his sights on our literary IQ in <em>Don't Know Much About<sup>(R)</sup> Literature</em>. With this rich treasure trove of knowledge and intriguing information about the world's great books and authors Kenneth Davis and his daughter Jenny demystify <em>Dracula</em> capture Kafka and help you brush up on your Brontë in the inimitable and endlessly entertaining Don't Know Much About<sup>(R)</sup> style.</p>