Pandemonium was the capital of hell in Milton’s epic poem ‘Paradise Lost.’

Blackmore published the book anonymously in 1869 due to lack of support. It was republished later as a single book and has never been out of print since due to its enduring popularity.

This line originates from the Latin ‘Omnia Vincit Amor’ from line 69 of Virgil’s ‘Eclogue X.’

The 1969 novel was alternatively known as ‘The Children’s Crusade: A Duty-Dance with Death.’

Disraeli coined the phrase in the novel ‘The Young Duke,’ which was published in 1831. It refers to a horse that becomes the surprise winner at the races.

This line is from Longfellow poem ‘The Theologian’s Tale’in ‘Tales of a Wayside Inn.’

Boxer was a loyal, dedicated, strong, hardworking, and respectable cart-horse.

Ray Bradbury, who wrote ‘Fahrenheit 451’ among many other books, was a descendant of Mary Perkins Bradbury, who escaped hanging and evaded capture until the trials were discredited.

Due to his failing eyesight, Joyce wrote much of his last novel in crayon on pieces of cardboard.