Which author is credited with creating the first documented instance of paid product placement in literature, featuring a shipping company in his 1873 novel?

Before product placement became common in movies and TV, some notable authors incorporated real brands into their literary works, creating early examples of product integration in storytelling. This practice has evolved significantly over time, with some literary product mentions becoming iconic associations with certain characters or storylines. Test your knowledge about this fascinating intersection of literature and product advertising!

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• Jules Verne, who mentioned specific shipping lines in 'Around the World in Eighty Days'
• Charles Dickens, who featured real London businesses in 'The Pickwick Papers'
• Mark Twain, who incorporated steamboat companies in 'Life on the Mississippi'
• Leo Tolstoy, who mentioned specific Russian brands in 'Anna Karenina'

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