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Marcel Pagnol's father was a renowned painter.
Marcel Pagnol's father was a renowned painter.
False (B)
Boris Pasternak's novel Doctor Zhivago begins with the main character's wedding.
Boris Pasternak's novel Doctor Zhivago begins with the main character's wedding.
False (B)
Boris Pasternak was forced to renounce the Nobel Prize he had received.
Boris Pasternak was forced to renounce the Nobel Prize he had received.
True (A)
The main character of Doctor Zhivago has a daughter named Tanya.
The main character of Doctor Zhivago has a daughter named Tanya.
Pasternak's work was primarily in poetry throughout his career.
Pasternak's work was primarily in poetry throughout his career.
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Marcel Pagnol
Marcel Pagnol
A French writer, director, and screenwriter best known for his autobiographical works based on his childhood in Provence, including "Mam's House" and "Dad's Glory".
Boris Pasternak
Boris Pasternak
A prominent Russian author who rose to fame through poetry but later excelled in prose, known for his novel Doctor Zhivago and his translations of classic literature.
What is Doctor Zhivago about?
What is Doctor Zhivago about?
A novel by Boris Pasternak that depicts the tumultuous sociopolitical landscape of Russia in the early 20th century through the life and love of its main character, Yuri Zhivago. The story covers events like the 1905 revolution, World War I, and the Russian Civil War.
Yuri Zhivago
Yuri Zhivago
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What is the significance of Doctor Zhivago?
What is the significance of Doctor Zhivago?
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Study Notes
Marcel Pagnol
- Writer, director, and screenwriter
- Father was a teacher (known for autobiographical works, memories of childhood)
- Novel: Living Water
- Jean de Florette (1986) - Trailer on YouTube
Boris Pasternak
- Russian author, started as a poet (influenced by futurism)
- Family background; artistic family (father was a painter, mother was a pianist)
- Persecuted by the regime after WWII - his wife was sent to Siberia.
- Forced to renounce the Nobel Prize
- Won the Nobel Prize later given to his son
- Translated works of Shakespeare, Goethe, and Verlaine
Pasternak's Novel Doctor Zhivago
- Reflects major political events in Russia (1905 revolution, WWI, Russian Revolutions of 1917)
- Main character: Yuri Zhivago
- Story begins with the death of Yuri's mother
- Raised by foster parents, studies medicine
- Meets Lara during the war; they fall in love, but are separated
- Yuri lives through turmoil, heartbreak, and separation from his wife and child
- The novel contemplates meaning of life, art, and the Russian society
- Published abroad, leading to controversy and a forced refusal of the Nobel Prize.
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Explore the lives and works of notable writers Marcel Pagnol and Boris Pasternak. This quiz delves into Pagnol's autobiographical themes and Pasternak's remarkable novel 'Doctor Zhivago', highlighting their impact on literature and the challenges they faced. Test your knowledge on their influential works and personal histories.
