Literary Figures Quiz

Gregorio López y Fuentes

• Was a Mexican novelist and journalist who lived from 1895 to 1966
• Best known for novels that depict the lives and struggles of the rural poor in Mexico
• Wrote "El Indio" (The Indian), a novel that provides a vivid portrayal of the indigenous people of Mexico

Robert Frost

• Was an American poet who lived from 1874 to 1963
• Known for realistic depictions of rural life and command of American colloquial speech
• Won four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry
• Famous for poems like "The Road Not Taken" and "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"

Nelson Mandela

• Was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who lived from 1918 to 2013
• Served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999
• First black head of state and first elected in a fully representative democratic election
• Celebrated for his activism and writings, including his autobiography "Long Walk to Freedom"

Leslie Norris

• Was a Welsh poet and short story writer who lived from 1921 to 2006
• Work is noted for its clarity, musicality, and warmth
• Often drew on his Welsh heritage and personal experiences
• Poetry and stories have been widely anthologized

Liam O'Flaherty

• Was an Irish novelist and short story writer who lived from 1896 to 1984
• Major figure in the Irish literary renaissance
• Best known for his novel "The Informer", which was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film by John Ford

Frederick Forsyth

• Is a British author and former journalist and spy born in 1938
• Known for thriller novels, including "The Day of the Jackal", "The Odessa File", and "The Fourth Protocol"
• Works are often praised for their meticulous detail and fast-paced plots

Carolyn Wells

• Was an American author and poet who lived from 1862 to 1942
• Known for mysteries, children's books, and humorous poetry
• Wrote over 170 books, including the Fleming Stone detective series
• Light verse and parodies were popular in her time