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What word comes to mind when we think of a fantastic universe, rigorous mental construction, and labyrinthine structures in literature?
What word comes to mind when we think of a fantastic universe, rigorous mental construction, and labyrinthine structures in literature?
Borgesian
Who is the tormented Jew from Prague known for his short stories and novels that capture the impotent feeling of the isolated individual?
Who is the tormented Jew from Prague known for his short stories and novels that capture the impotent feeling of the isolated individual?
Kafka
What adjective is used to describe the extreme absurdity generated by totalitarian dictatorships of the twentieth century?
What adjective is used to describe the extreme absurdity generated by totalitarian dictatorships of the twentieth century?
Orwellian
In which novel by George Orwell is humanity subjugated to Big Brother, an absolute lord who eliminates liberty and transforms society into automatons?
In which novel by George Orwell is humanity subjugated to Big Brother, an absolute lord who eliminates liberty and transforms society into automatons?
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What kind of language, purified of all invention and subjectivity, enslaves individuals to the system in Orwell's '1984'?
What kind of language, purified of all invention and subjectivity, enslaves individuals to the system in Orwell's '1984'?
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What does the word 'Orwellian' continue to describe and help us understand, despite the downfall of totalitarian regimes in history?
What does the word 'Orwellian' continue to describe and help us understand, despite the downfall of totalitarian regimes in history?
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What did the first readers of Don Quixote think of the protagonist?
What did the first readers of Don Quixote think of the protagonist?
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How is Don Quixote's insistence on seeing windmills as giants interpreted today?
How is Don Quixote's insistence on seeing windmills as giants interpreted today?
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How did Don Quixote contribute to our understanding of idealism?
How did Don Quixote contribute to our understanding of idealism?
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Who is described as a 'small and pragmatic female Quixote'?
Who is described as a 'small and pragmatic female Quixote'?
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What did Emma Bovary's pursuit of passion and luxury lead to?
What did Emma Bovary's pursuit of passion and luxury lead to?
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What do the inventions of great literary creators enable us to do?
What do the inventions of great literary creators enable us to do?
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