When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Literary and Philosophical References
- Charles Baudelaire (first reference 1.1; throughout)
- "The Walrus and the Carpenter" by Lewis Carroll (1.2)
- Edgar Allan Poe (1.12)
- Edgar Albert Guest (2.3)
- The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (11.4)
Historical References
- Julius Caesar (1.4)
- Johann Strauss (2.28)
Pop Culture References
- "In loco parentis" (5.36)
- Walkie-Talkie (12.34)