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What is Gregorio López y Fuentes best known for?
What is Gregorio López y Fuentes best known for?
Robert Frost was a Mexican poet.
Robert Frost was a Mexican poet.
False
What is the name of Nelson Mandela's autobiography?
What is the name of Nelson Mandela's autobiography?
Long Walk to Freedom
Leslie Norris was a Welsh ______________ and short story writer.
Leslie Norris was a Welsh ______________ and short story writer.
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Match the authors with their nationalities:
Match the authors with their nationalities:
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What is Liam O'Flaherty best known for?
What is Liam O'Flaherty best known for?
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Frederick Forsyth is an Irish author.
Frederick Forsyth is an Irish author.
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What is the title of one of Robert Frost's famous poems?
What is the title of one of Robert Frost's famous poems?
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Nelson Mandela was the first black head of state in ______________.
Nelson Mandela was the first black head of state in ______________.
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What is Frederick Forsyth known for?
What is Frederick Forsyth known for?
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Study Notes
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
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Test your knowledge of two renowned literary figures, Gregorio López y Fuentes and Robert Frost, who made significant contributions to Mexican and American literature respectively.
