By BrainFall Staff - Updated: March 20, 2024
Discover Your Literary Alter Ego
Have you ever sat down and tried to write a novel? If so, you’ll know just how difficult it is. Trying to put out your first novel is extremely difficult, and oftentimes, it isn’t the best. For those who are trying to find a writing career, a book may not be the first place to start. But if you’re someone who loves to read, then books can be some of the best things in your life. We’re all drawn into a good book by the story and the characters. Whether it’s historical fiction, science fiction, or just set in a fictional town, there are great creators out there doing great work.
You can’t overlook the classics either. There are so many books that have aged well over the years and given plenty of more recent authors an idea of how much energy writing a good book can take. If you’re looking to break into the book industry, you should probably keep in mind how those who came before you did it. So which author should you look to for inspiration? That’s the challenge. If you take this quiz, you can figure out which classic author you are.
The allure of identifying with a classic author lies in the rich tapestry of their lives and works. Whether it’s the dark romanticism of Edgar Allan Poe, the witty observations of Jane Austen, or the existential musings of Fyodor Dostoevsky, each author carries a distinct set of personality traits and writing styles that continue to resonate through the ages. A quiz can help encapsulate your traits and match them to an author, providing unexpected insights and possibly inspiring a deeper connection with classic literature.
As you answer a series of questions analyzing your preferences, habits, and thoughts, the quiz considers various aspects of your personality and compares them with those of revered authors. This process is not just entertaining but can also provide a new perspective on your approach to writing and understanding literature. It’s a blend of self-reflection and literary exploration that promises to be as informative as it is enjoyable.
Classic Author
A classic author is someone who wrote books many years ago and has written at least one that is revered by many. Their writing — either short stories, poems, or novels — enraptured the literary world both when they were writing and long after their books were published. A lot of classic writings are offered in the free public domain works. Famous writers are usually very well-known, even by the casual fan. An iconic writer's success may have not even been realized while they were alive.
Classic novels feature a wide variety of settings, themes, and characters. These classic novels feature everything from gothic fiction set in a bleak house to people in the 1920s trying to live the American dream to a coming-of-age story with a young man setting out on his own. There are also beloved children's books that have become classic novels. Some of the authors even won a Pulitzer prize for their incredible novels. A few examples of famous authors include Ralph Ellison, Jane Austen, James Joyce, Toni Morrison, Thomas Mann, David Foster Wallace, and Stephen King.