Would You Read A Book Called “Master of the Universe?”

 

 

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”

 

Or would it? The rule may apply to flowers but I’m not that sure about books. I have to wonder if “Twilight” would have become a monster hit if it had been published under its original title “Forks” and if “Fifty Shades of Grey” would have turned into a bestseller if E.L. James had stuck with “Master of the Universe?”

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The classics have had their share of name swaps as well. Do you think the switches were for the better?

1. George Orwell – “The Last Man in Europe” turned into…”1984.”

2. Bram Stoker – “The Dead Un-Dead” became…”Dracula”

3. Margaret Mitchell – “Tomorrow is Another Day” switched to…”Gone with the Wind.”

4. William Faulkner – “Twilight” was swapped to…”"The Sound and the Fury.”

5. John Steinbeck – “Something That Happened” was exchanged for…”Of Mice and Men.”

6. Jane Austen’s father –  ”First Impressions” became…”Pride and Prejudice.”

7.  Leo Tolstoy – “All’s Well that Ends Well” was traded for…”War and Peace.”

8. F Scott Fitzgerald – “Trimalchio on West Egg” was tossed in favor of…”The Great Gatsby.”

How about you? Do you judge a book by its title?

(Trivia: Before Ever After changed titles TWICE — names that I’m taking with me to the grave )