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Literary Haikus
Inspired by this riddle, I've created a group of haikus each of which describes a well-known work of literature and its author.
A mighty master
Of small precious jewellery.
A tollman eager.
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What is missing?
I don't know how classy it is to design a puzzle of exactly the same type as one already posted. Feel free to delete if you think it's unfair. But they say that imitation is the sincerest form of ...
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I will be uttering this with a moan
What line is hidden behind the stars?
I will be uttering this with a moan
someplace aeons and aeons therefore:
$*****$ $*****$ $*****$ $*****$
and I picked up the one with inferior migration,
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Hither is an examination of prudence
What line is hidden behind the questionmarks?
Hither is an examination of prudence.
Prudence is not ultimately checked at college.
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Immovable object
I have a long history from east to west,
to some I'm the worst and others the best.
With a core made of resin I dance and I flutter,
no one judges me when I speak with a stutter.
I may be an object ...
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Small and resilient
At the same time I can be low or high,
I can be found where the ground meets the sky.
I may have a bald spot on top of my head,
but pick a fight with me, and you may be dead.
Slow moving, slow ...
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Eureka!: A Riddle
The first one borne, the others belated.
Legions have my intentions debated.
Headdress upholding my endless mission;
I rule either way, death or submission.
Gather your might to face my ...
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Shakespeare. William Shakespeare
Can you determine these popular quotes as retold by Shakespeare? Before anyone points out, yes I'm aware that Bill used predominantly iambic pentameter, but I've never been a huge fan of that, so I'm ...
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