To further celebrate Expedictionary’s full year of regular posts, we have made a list of the most popular Quotes of the Fortnight for your enjoyment. After this week, the biweekly quote will take a break and resume in September.
5. Frank Herbert’s Dune https://expedictionary.wordpress.com/2013/11/20/quote-of-the-fortnight-frank-herberts-dune/
The epic science fiction novel’s “Litany Against Fear” makes a starring role in this post. For more on Dune, check out last week’s “Ranking the Dune Novels” feature.
4. Abraham Lincoln on Roses https://expedictionary.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/quote-of-the-fortnight-abraham-lincoln-on-roses/
This Valentine’s Day-themed post has been quite successful. You can read Lincoln’s words of wisdom at the above link.
3. Hamlet https://expedictionary.wordpress.com/2013/11/06/quote-of-the-fortnight-hamlet/
Shakespeare’s Hamlet has no shortage of quotability – if you don’t believe me, follow the above link!
2. Beowulf https://expedictionary.wordpress.com/2014/01/01/quote-of-the-fortnight-beowulf/
This post, timed to coincide with the release of the second-Hobbit film, celebrates Beowulf’s influence on modern epic fantasy, featuring two passages from the epic poem.
1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! https://expedictionary.wordpress.com/2013/12/18/quote-of-the-fortnight-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas/
This quote from Dr. Seuss’ classic was popular last December, and the most popular Quote of the Fortnight to date! Happy reading!