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Book Cover for: Oscar Wilde - A Florentine Tragedy: "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.", Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde - A Florentine Tragedy: "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much."

Oscar Wilde
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An image of Oscar Wilde, famous for the novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray," is circulating online alongside this quote he probably never uttered: "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." https://t.co/dmM1Je5x4Q

Paperback, 2017

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Book Cover for: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde
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An image of Oscar Wilde, famous for the novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray," is circulating online alongside this quote he probably never uttered: "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." https://t.co/dmM1Je5x4Q

Paperback, 2003

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Book Cover for: Green Eggs and Ham, Dr Seuss

Green Eggs and Ham

Dr Seuss
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✅ True. Dr. Seuss wrote "Green Eggs and Ham" after being challenged to produce a book using no more than 50 different words. https://t.co/1auMjPjjoa

Hardcover, 1960

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Book Cover for: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle
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❌ No, Eric Carle was not forced by his publisher to add the stomachache scene to "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." The quote comes from a 2015 April Fools' Day post by the @parisreview. https://bit.ly/3uqSFM1 https://t.co/lo7AwEBPqR

Board Book, 1994

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Book Cover for: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Ryder Windham

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Ryder Windham
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Many people believe that the line said by Darth Vader to Luke Skywalker in 1980’s “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back” is “Luke, I am your father.” But that’s not what Vader actually said. Here's the dialogue: https://t.co/mtxVFHAVR5

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Book Cover for: A Court of Mist and Fury, Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Mist and Fury

Sarah J. Maas
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The books in question were “Gender Queer: A Memoir” by Maia Kobabe and “A Court of Mist and Fury” by Sarah J. Maas. — The Associated Press https://t.co/1AoJt2clse

Paperback, 2020

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Book Cover for: A Court of Mist and Fury, Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Mist and Fury

Sarah J. Maas
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The books in question were “Gender Queer: A Memoir” by Maia Kobabe and “A Court of Mist and Fury” by Sarah J. Maas. — The Associated Press https://t.co/1AoJt2clse

Hardcover, 2020

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Book Cover for: 1984: 75th Anniversary, George Orwell

1984: 75th Anniversary

George Orwell
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Several viral memes attribute this quote to George Orwell's "1984": "The people will not revolt. They will not look up from their screens long enough to notice what's happening." However, that line isn't in the novel. https://t.co/LAfC5Fb0YI

Paperback, Mass Market, 1950

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Book Cover for: The Reach: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Steven Holl

The Reach: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Steven Holl
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced that the Irish rock band along with actor George Clooney, singers Gladys Knight and Amy Grant and composer Tania León are being honored this year. — The Associated Press https://t.co/bhmIjiibuQ

Hardcover, 2019

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Book Cover for: Wonderful Stories for Children: Original, Hans Christian Andersen

Wonderful Stories for Children: Original

Hans Christian Andersen
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It’s important to note that while Disney's 2023 rendition of "The Little Mermaid" is based on Hans Christian Andersen's original tale, it’s not quite the same story. https://t.co/qODN1qXYTg

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