Which of these acclaimed novels was rejected by publishers at least 30 times before becoming a massive commercial success and literary classic?

The publishing industry has witnessed numerous cases where now-classic works were initially rejected multiple times. These 'retail failures' represent fascinating case studies in how the literary market sometimes fails to recognize groundbreaking work. This trivia question explores one of the most notorious examples of market misjudgment in literary history, revealing how even brilliant works can face significant barriers to publication.

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• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling (rejected by 12 publishers)
• Carrie by Stephen King (rejected by 30 publishers)
• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (rejected by 5 publishers)
• The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (rejected by 18 publishers)

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