Monday, October 17, 2011

Random Book Fact

In the book, Les Miserables by Victor Hugo is one sentence that is 823 words long. When Vic wrote to his editor inquiring about their opinion of the manuscript, he wrote, "?" They answered, "!"

Can you imagine? OMG! Talk about a run-on!

6 comments:

Unknown said...

I love your random facts so much! they are SOOOO COOL!!!!

Christina Irelan said...

thanks Mindy :)

Unknown said...

Love your posts!
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Galvanize Press said...

I love that, imagine getting that potent reply "!" Sensational.

Thanks for sharing that inspiring little nugget.

Cheers,
Belinda G

Christina Irelan said...

WOW Kyowolf! Thank you!

Galvanize Press, I'm glad you enjoyed the post! :)

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