He disclaims upfront that Shakespeare was too much - anthologies have been written that are JUST his scorn filled creations, so he's left Will out all together (wait, maybe a few...). Twain is liberally sprinkled throughout though. Dickens is oddly absent. ??? There's a few from ancient times and Pompeii that will curl/straighten your hair though. AND he included my favorite book curse, for which he got a bonus point. ;)

I totally get the decision on Shakespeare ... surprised about Dickens, though.

Now spill -- what's the bonus point earning book curse?