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Question 1Which German dramatist and poet, associated with Romanticism, is best known for “The Prince of Homburg” and his deep explorations of the individual against the forces of society?See the answer

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Heinrich von Kleist

Heinrich von Kleist, despite living a life marked by personal tragedy, expressed through his works a relentless struggle against the constraints and injustices of society. In "The Prince of Homburg," he addresses the tension between duty and desire, a recurring theme in…

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Question 2Which Canadian short story writer received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2013?See the answer

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Alice Munro

Alice Munro, born in Ontario in 1931 and died in 2024, was a Canadian writer known mainly for her short stories. Her stories explore daily life, family relationships, intimate choices and the effects of time in small Canadian towns. Among his collections…

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Question 3Which Nigerian author, famous for her TED Talk “We Should All Be Feminists,” wrote “Purple Hibiscus” and “Americanah”?See the answer

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, through her novels and essays, explores the complexity of cultural, gender, and racial identities with a voice that is both powerful and nuanced. "We Should All Be Feminists" has become a global call for reflection and action for gender…

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  2. Which contemporary British playwright, known for her plays featuring complex female characters, wrote “Top Girls”?See the answer
  3. Who is the author of “Beloved,” a novel that examines the aftermath of slavery in the United States through the eyes of an African American woman?See the answer
  4. Which 20th century American poet, associated with confessional poetry, wrote Ariel?See the answer
  5. Which Disney cartoonist is famous for his Donald comic strips and for creating Scrooge?See the answer
  6. In which fantasy world do the Pevensie children discover magical creatures and a talking lion named Aslan?See the answer
  7. Which French writer and activist authored the “Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen”?See the answer
  8. Which 19th-century French author, famous for her social critiques and rural novels, wrote under a male pseudonym?See the answer
  9. Which Uruguayan poetess, a central figure of the Generation of 45, is recognized for her works exploring themes of love, death, and feminine identity?See the answer
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