In an essay of 250 words or less explain the meaning of the Literary Puzzles & Mysteries logo, reproduced at right. What do you think the logo represents? How is it relevant to the theme of this year's lecture series?

The winner will be announced at the last Rooke Lecture on March 16. Entries should be submitted to the Chair of the Department, Michael Peterman, at any of the earlier lectures. Entries may also be handed in by March 2 at the English Department office, Wallis Hall, Catharine Parr Traill College.

The Prize for solving the Mysterious Puzzle is a $50 gift certificate provided by the Trent University Bookstore.