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Which of the following authors is known for writing The Death of Artemio Cruz?
Which of the following authors is known for writing The Death of Artemio Cruz?
What is a common theme found in Latin American literature?
What is a common theme found in Latin American literature?
Which author is recognized for their contributions to Mexican feminist theory?
Which author is recognized for their contributions to Mexican feminist theory?
What literary genre is Isabel Allende known for incorporating into her novels?
What literary genre is Isabel Allende known for incorporating into her novels?
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Which of the following regions is included in the general definition of Latin America?
Which of the following regions is included in the general definition of Latin America?
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Which author is recognized for his breakthrough novel that began to use stream of consciousness?
Which author is recognized for his breakthrough novel that began to use stream of consciousness?
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Who was the first Afro-American writer to receive the Nobel Prize?
Who was the first Afro-American writer to receive the Nobel Prize?
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Which author is known for the quote 'the greatest humorist the United States has produced'?
Which author is known for the quote 'the greatest humorist the United States has produced'?
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Which novel by J.D. Salinger is widely regarded as a classic of coming-of-age literature?
Which novel by J.D. Salinger is widely regarded as a classic of coming-of-age literature?
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Which poet's writing style continues to influence poets to this day?
Which poet's writing style continues to influence poets to this day?
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Which author is known for the novel Beloved?
Which author is known for the novel Beloved?
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Who is recognized for the realist novels that examine American life and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1940?
Who is recognized for the realist novels that examine American life and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1940?
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Which author is famous for her novel To Kill a Mockingbird?
Which author is famous for her novel To Kill a Mockingbird?
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Which body of water bounds Europe to the south?
Which body of water bounds Europe to the south?
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Which of the following languages is NOT part of the Indo-European family?
Which of the following languages is NOT part of the Indo-European family?
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What significant work did Miguel de Cervantes write?
What significant work did Miguel de Cervantes write?
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Which author is known for the Harry Potter series?
Which author is known for the Harry Potter series?
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Anthony Marra is recognized for which notable work?
Anthony Marra is recognized for which notable work?
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Franz Kafka is primarily known for writing in which language?
Franz Kafka is primarily known for writing in which language?
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Which mountain range generally divides Europe from Asia to the east?
Which mountain range generally divides Europe from Asia to the east?
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Which of the following languages is classified under the Romance languages?
Which of the following languages is classified under the Romance languages?
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What gap did Leo Tolstoy's novels bridge?
What gap did Leo Tolstoy's novels bridge?
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Which literary work is known to be authored by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe?
Which literary work is known to be authored by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe?
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What percentage of the world's land area does Africa cover?
What percentage of the world's land area does Africa cover?
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Which African writer is known for the novel 'Second Class Citizen'?
Which African writer is known for the novel 'Second Class Citizen'?
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What primary role did Nelson Mandela serve after his activism?
What primary role did Nelson Mandela serve after his activism?
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Which literary theme is MOST associated with African literature?
Which literary theme is MOST associated with African literature?
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is recognized as a significant figure in which literary movement?
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is recognized as a significant figure in which literary movement?
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What notable contribution did Goethe make outside of literature?
What notable contribution did Goethe make outside of literature?
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Which Malaysian novelist published his first novel, The Gift of Rain, in 2007?
Which Malaysian novelist published his first novel, The Gift of Rain, in 2007?
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Which author won the Man Asian Literary Prize in 2012?
Which author won the Man Asian Literary Prize in 2012?
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What is the pen name of the Chinese writer known for Wolf Totem?
What is the pen name of the Chinese writer known for Wolf Totem?
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What themes are prevalent in North American literature?
What themes are prevalent in North American literature?
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Ernest Hemingway is known for which characteristic style in his writing?
Ernest Hemingway is known for which characteristic style in his writing?
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Which region is NOT mentioned as part of the subdivisions of Asia?
Which region is NOT mentioned as part of the subdivisions of Asia?
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What literary prize did Miguel Syjuco win for his novel Ilustrado?
What literary prize did Miguel Syjuco win for his novel Ilustrado?
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Who is the author of The White Tiger?
Who is the author of The White Tiger?
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Which writer is known for complex portrayals of the female psyche?
Which writer is known for complex portrayals of the female psyche?
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Where is Saju Abraham a lecturer?
Where is Saju Abraham a lecturer?
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What is the pen name of the writer Benny Daniel?
What is the pen name of the writer Benny Daniel?
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Which of the following authors is NOT mentioned as having won a literary prize?
Which of the following authors is NOT mentioned as having won a literary prize?
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Which literary work was authored by Shin Kyung Sook?
Which literary work was authored by Shin Kyung Sook?
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Study Notes
21st Century Literature - Asia
- Asia is the largest continent, divided into East, Central, West, and Southeast regions.
- Each region has unique beliefs, traditions, and feelings impacting its literature.
- Asian literature is rich with stories and poetry about its heritage.
- Key literary traditions are from Chinese, Japanese, and Indian cultures.
Award-Winning 21st-Century Asian Literature
- Ilustrado by Miguel Syjuco
- Chronicles of a Corpse Bearer by Cyrus Mistry
- Three Sisters by Bi Feiyu
- The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
- The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng
- Goat Days by Benny Daniel
- IQ84 by Haruki Murakami
- Please Look After Mom by Shin Kyung Sook
- The Boat to Redemption by Su Tong
- Wolf Totem by Jiang Rong
Popular Asian Writers
- Miguel Syjuco, a Filipino writer, won the 2008 Man Asian Literary Prize for his novel Ilustrado.
- Cyrus Mistry, an Indian author and playwright, won the 2014 DSC Prize for Chronicles of a Corpse Bearer.
- Saju Abraham is a lecturer at Sohar University, Oman, and a missionary.
Other Notable Writers
- Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger won the 2008 Man Booker Prize.
- Benny Daniel, known as Benyamin, is a Malayalam writer.
- Bi Feiyu, a Chinese writer, is known for complex portrayals of the female psyche and won major literary prizes.
- Tan Twan Eng is a Malaysian writer of novels in English.
- Haruki Murakami is a Japanese writer, with translated works into 50 languages and millions of copies sold.
- Kyung-Sook Shin won the Man Asian Literary Prize in 2012 for Please Look After Mom.
- Tong Zhonggui, aka Su Tong, is a Chinese writer residing in Nanjing.
- Lü Jiamin, a Chinese writer known as Jiang Rong, is best known for the 2004 novel Wolf Totem.
North America
- North America includes Canada and the United States.
- Indigenous oral narratives are now part of the current literature.
- Literature deals with individualism, racism, slavery, migration, among other issues.
- Major writers include Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Emily Dickinson, Toni Morrison, William Faulkner, Edgar Allan Poe, Harper Lee, J.D. Salinger, and John Steinbeck.
Other Notable Authors
- Maya Angelou, received many awards for various projects.
- Nathaniel Hawthorne, an American novelist, focused on history, morality, and religion.
- Mark Twain was a humorist and writer from the United States.
- John Irving is an American-Canadian novelist and short story writer.
Europe
- Europe encompasses a broad range of languages and literature (English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Polish, German, Italian, etc.).
- Major writing styles include Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance traditions.
- Notable languages include ancient Greek, Latin, Old Norse, Medieval French, and the Italian Tuscan dialect.
- Key writers include J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter), Miguel de Cervantes (Don Quixote), Anthony Marra, Franz Kafka, Leo Tolstoy.
Latin America
- Latin America encompasses South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean islands.
- Latin American literature explores themes such as identity, reality, politics, and resistance.
- Key writers include Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Carlos Fuentes, Rosario Castellanos, Alejandro Zambra.
Africa
- Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent.
- It has a rich literary tradition showcasing the life and struggle of the African people.
- Major themes include racial discrimination, apartheid, political conflicts, civil wars, and human rights issues.
- Notable writers include Chinua Achebe, Alain Mabanckou, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Explore the rich and diverse literary traditions of Asia in the 21st century. This quiz covers key works and authors from various regions, including Chinese, Japanese, and Indian literature. Test your knowledge of award-winning novels and prominent Asian writers who have shaped modern literary landscapes.
