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Did Arthur Conan Doyle code Holmes and Watson as a gay couple?

What message is Bradbury trying to convey in Fahrenheit 451?

The author of a literary work disagrees with critics about meaning—who's right?

Is there anything that definitely confirms that Svidrigailov actually committed murder in “Crime and Punishment?”

Did Shakespeare write his own stage directions?

In 1984, why did O'Brien wait so long?

What is the symbolism of Atticus killing the mad dog?

Is there any textual evidence to support that Dumbledore was gay?

Was Odysseus considered unfaithful to his wife in the Odyssey?

Translation: Why are parts of the original language kept?

What reference is Shakespeare making in Act 2 Scene 2 of Macbeth?

Why are Orcs associated with the colors red, yellow, and black in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings?

Who does the cat represent in Animal Farm?

What specific criticisms did Mark Twain make against Jane Austen's books?

Is a moral lesson a requirement for fairy tales?

Do we know what prompted Orwell to write 1984?

How much experience did Tolkien have in writing?

In 1984, why does O'Brien expect Winston to know what Room 101 is?

How did the Inklings originate?

Is there a name for a comic relief character that temporarily becomes highly capable?

What do the other farmers symbolize in Animal Farm?

Ray Bradbury says Fahrenheit 451 isn't about censorship. Is he right?

What did Suzanne Collins base the Hunger Games on?

What rough beast slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?

How did the authors of The 39 Clues decide on a plot outline?

Was Princess Ida written as a negative commentary on women's education?

Have any Elves explored Rhûn or the lands to the east?

Was “Earthly Powers” actually based on Burgess' private, and secret life?

Do all old stars get their own private island and a magical buffet table?

Political allegory in Lukyanenko's Watch series?