15 Literary Easter Eggs You May Have Missed

By:: Cracked Writers; JhallComics

February 28, 2021

15 Literary Easter Eggs You May Have Missed

If you're a fan of books, then you know that Easter eggs are hidden gems that authors often include in their stories. Sometimes these Easter eggs are references to other works of literature, and sometimes they're simply inside jokes for diehard fans. Here are a few literary Easter eggs you may have missed:

In the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling includes numerous references to classic works of literature, including Shakespeare and Dickens. For example, in the third book, Prisoner of Azkaban, Hermione Granger is seen reading a copy of Nicholas Nickleby - a clear nod to Dickens' novel of the same name.

In The Hunger Games trilogy, Suzanne Collins takes inspiration from several different sources, including Greek mythology and the Biblical story of Exodus. For example, the three-finger salute that is used by the rebels is a direct reference to the story of Prometheus - a character who was punished for stealing fire from the gods.

Easter eggs like these can add an extra layer of enjoyment for readers who are able to spot them. So next time you're reading your favorite book, keep your eye out for hidden literary references!

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Harrison Ford's influence knows no time or space. LEGENDS STAR WARS THE PARADISESSNARE THE HAN SO10 TRILOYO BOOK-I A. C. CRISPIN In volume one of the 1997 Han Solo trilogy, The Paradise Snare, it's revealed that Han uses the alias Jenos Idanian in the events prior to A New — Source: The Paradise Snare: Star Wars Legends

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Spider-Man and his itsy-bitsy friends. MARVEC AMAZING SPIDERMAY ORACKEDCGE Comic artist Todd McFarlane would hide spiders on the cover of his Amazing Spider-Man issues, beginning at #303, woven into the fabric of the illustration. If you're having trouble seeing all the sneaky arachnids, just look at the number next to — Source: Comic Book Resources

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Tolkien in another language. IMSAMAMTIXMOYEIDMMASAMSRM The Fellowship of the Ring BEENO THEE PIRS'T PART oF THE LORD OF THE RINGS CRACKED RY COM The Lord Of The Rings books were just an excuse for linguist J.R.R. Tolkien to flex his fantastical language crafting, and he took every opportunity to decorate — Source: Bibliocrunch

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An alternate reality reveals a real identity. SiATIONS STFAEA THHE HEXT EEFaT SQUARED PETER DAVID CRACKEDcO CONE In the Star Trek: The Next Generation novel Q-Squared, several alternate realities are created, resulting in splintered timeline tracks. In one such track, Track A, the bartender in the Enterprise's Ten-Forward Lounge is — Source: Memory Alpha

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Bunnies hidden in plain sight. PLAYBOY ENTERTAINMENTFOR HENE A NASTY TODAY'S SPECIAL INTERVIEW THE WITH GIRLS OF HOWARD HOOTERS STERN NOOTERT THE RUSSIAN CRACKED CON It may be hard to concentrate on anything as oob-adjacent as this, but if you look closely at the cover of any Playboy publication you'll find a — Source: 7 Mind-Blowing Easter Eggs Hidden in Famous Publications

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Pennywise the clown keeps popping up. STEPHEN KING THE TOMMY- KNOCKERS CRACKED COM HIS LATEST DESTSELLER All of Stephen King's books are connected in some way, featuring evil forces from the Macroverse that terrorize an, admittedly, geographically small portion of our realm. The creature from IT, Pennywise, is described in Tommyknockersa as — Source: Bustle

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Hints proceeding unfortunate events. A series of unfortunate Events SnICKe! tebtan Loacke HPE Te the wide Window In Lemony Snicket's 13 part series of children's novels, A Series of Unfortunate Events, there are full-page illustrations at the end of each book that contain clues to the next installment. For — Source: 7 Mind-Blowing Easter Eggs Hidden in Famous Publications

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A minor character in Harry Potter is a tribute to a real fan. Harly Potter AND GOBLET THe FIRE OF In 1999 when she was still a hero to children everywhere, J.K. Rowling received a communication about a fan with Leukemia named Natalie. Rowling responded with the future storylines — Source: Buzzfeed

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Is there a doctor in the house? LOOK UP IN THE SKVE Hor ins Lar CRACKED COM During the events of Superman and the Legion of -Heroes, alien races on 31st century Earth are being detained; one panel depicts a group of aliens being ushered into a police vehicle, in — Source: Comic Book Resources

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What you'll find in the Looking Glass. A boat, beneath a sunny sky Lingering Children yet. the tale to hear. onward dreamity Eager In an evening of July eve and willing ear. Lovingty shal nestle near Children three thal eelle near: Eager In Wondertand they tie eye and wRing ear. Pleased Dreaming — Source: Poetry Foundation

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The Justice League needs macho, macho men. OOOOH.I'M >HAW'E WHATEVER SHAKIN! AIN'T IT PAST YOU'RE SELLIN' YOUR BEDTIME, I AIN'Te GRAMPAZ WHAT DOES THE uu STAND FOR? SENILE2 CRACKED COM In issue two of the 1996 comic miniseries Kingdom Come, Superman crashes a club packed to the brim with villains to — Source: Comic Book Resources

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The author writes a love note in her own book. MARGARET ATWOOD THE HANDMAID'S TALE In the novel The Handmaid's Tale, there's not a lot of non-sanctioned love going on in dystopian New England, which makes the appearance of M. loves G. 1972 carved into a desk that much — Source: Gizmodo

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Eye of the boob-holder. F.SCOTT FITZGERALD THE GREAT GATSBY CRACKED CON The cover of The Great Gatsby is as recognizable as it is ethereal, with the features of a forlorn face floating in the sky. If you take a closer look at the reflections in the eyes, you'll find a tantalizing — Source - 7 Mind-Blowing Easter Eggs Hidden in Famous Publications

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Foreshadowed in a cipher. a ATX YOUR TIMES BESTSELLING DAN BROWN THE DA VINCI CODE NOVEL DECEPTION POINT CRACKED.COM The last page of Dan Brown's Deception Point contains a coded message featuring a string of numbers and letters. Savvy readers replaced each number with the first letter of its corresponding chapter, and when you unscramble the message it reads: THE DA VINCI CODE WILL SURFACE. The Da Vinci Code was released two years later. — Source: 7 Mind-Blowing Easter Eggs Hidden in Famous Publications

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Tips from a murderer. owww! THANIS 1O TRAVIS CF LEE CLEVELAND.OHIO ALWAYS TAKE CARE THAT USING HOUSEHOLD WAY I HIt TCALS THOUGHE OTH-ERWISE You COULD THE NAIL HURT YOURSELF ANDOTHERS/ NOTT MY FINGERS! GEE. THANKS FOR THE TIP! TY IEMLEIDF ORACKED CO In the 1960's, a lot of DC comics included — Source: Grunge

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