Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    The wife of the poet John Dryden once protested that she would have more of his company if she were a book. How did he respond?

    Question #51090. Asked by gmackematix. (Sep 19 04 6:07 PM)


    TabbyTom

    		"Pray, my dear; if you become a book let it be an almanack, for then I shall change you every year."

    Source: Penguin Concise Dictionary of Biographical Quotation (quoting from “Life of Edmond Malone” by Sir James Prior)


    Sep 20 04, 11:08 AM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    "To dress in GBs," is a quote from the poet John Dryden about stockings. What specifically are GBs?

    Spencer Dryden passed away just recently at his home in California due to an ongoing struggle with colon cancer. What band did Dryden drum for?

    What led art critic, poet, painter, fell-walker, philosopher and socio-economic reformer, John Ruskin, to think his first wife was a freak?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 The Wife
    In "The Wife", Jerry gets a discount on dry cleaning that his girlfriend also gets by pretending to be his wife. Good luck!
    		'Seinfeld' - Season 5 Average
    10 Q
    kyleisalive
    Jan 31 06
    1422 plays
    2 "Company"
    This quiz is based on the fourth episode of the seventh season of "Will & Grace", titled, "Company". Good luck!
    		'Will & Grace' - Season 7 Average
    10 Q
    NalaMarie
    Apr 04 09
    180 plays
    3 Once
    Another good story from James Herbert, the author of 'The Rats' and 'Fog'. Some spoilers if you haven't read it yet.
    		Herbert, James Average
    10 Q
    awkins
    Nov 06 04
    204 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.