Which famous 20th century author appeared in advertisements for Ballantine Ale in the 1950s, stating that he had been a loyal customer for many years?

Throughout literary history, many renowned authors have stepped into the commercial world by endorsing products—sometimes to supplement their income, other times to increase their visibility. These endorsements range from elegant partnerships to surprising collaborations that might make literary purists cringe. Test your knowledge about the intersection of literature and advertising with this trivia question about famous author product endorsements.

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Ernest Hemingway
F. Scott Fitzgerald
William Faulkner
John Steinbeck