Richard Lederer's Classic Literary Trivia: from Mythology, Shakespeare, and the Bible [Paperback]

Richard Lederer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 12, 2007

Richard Lederer's Classic Literary Trivia from Mythology, Shakespeare, and the Bible
What biblical character said, "Am I my brother's keeper?" (Cain)
Who was the chief of the ancient Greek gods? (Zeus)
Shakespeare's plays are generally classified into which three categories? (tragedies, comedies, and histories)

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About the Author

Richard Lederer is the author of more than 35 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series. He is founding cohost of A Way with Words on public radio and his syndicated column, "Looking at Language," appears in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States. He lives in San Diego.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith (April 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423602129
• ISBN-13: 978-1423602125
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #312,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Reference > Fun Facts > Trivia
  • #43 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Trivia

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read, May 9, 2009

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This review is from: Richard Lederer's Classic Literary Trivia: from Mythology, Shakespeare, and the Bible (Paperback)

I can't say too much about Richard Lederer's books. Although this one is not as funny as some, it is an eye opener. Read this book if you want to read all kinds of things you didn't know about literature and authors.