Did you know that the first edition of Moby Dick by Herman Melville was titled The Whale? In 1851, the novel was published with this simpler title before being renamed to the now famous Moby Dick. Another interesting fact is that Emily Dickinson, known for her poetry, was an avid reader of Charles Dickens' works. She even had a copy of David Copperfield in her personal library. In F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the character of Jay Gatsby throws extravagant parties in hopes of catching the attention of his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. However, the book flopped upon its initial release, only gaining popularity years after Fitzgerald's death. Furthermore, in Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, the character of Mr. Rochester was inspired by the author's own father. Charlotte Bronte's father was a clergyman much like Mr. Rochester in the novel. Lastly, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was born out of a competition between friends to write the best horror story. It's also rumored that the idea for the novel came to Mary Shelley in a dream. These obscure facts shed light on the fascinating backstories behind these classic novels that have stood the test of time.