How well do you know your library quotes? [Quiz]

Do you know what Neil Gaiman once said about librarians? Or remember Mr Darcy’s opinion on libraries in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice? Perhaps you share Sir Francis Bacon’s taste for books?

The famous quotes about librarians, libraries, and all things bookish in our quiz have either featured in renowned novels or have been articulated by influential people throughout history. 

Think you’ve got what it takes to complete these quotes? Give our quiz a go and tweet us how you did at @OUPLibraries. Good luck! 

The quotes featured in our quiz have been derived from either Oxford World’s Classics or Oxford Reference from Oxford University Press:

• The Oxford World’s Classics series is now available via the online platform. 
• Oxford Essential Quotations is available as part of Oxford Reference.

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