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Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016?
Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016?
- Michael Jackson
- Alice Munro
- Bob Dylan (correct)
- John Denver
Which author wrote the narrative poem "Tam o' Shanter"?
Which author wrote the narrative poem "Tam o' Shanter"?
- Geoffrey Chaucer
- Robert Burns (correct)
- W. B. Yeats
- Seamus Heaney
What famous work did Sir Thomas Wyatt and Henry Howard translate?
What famous work did Sir Thomas Wyatt and Henry Howard translate?
- The Arabian Nights
- Petrarch's Sonnet (correct)
- Aristotle's Poetics
- The Tale of Genji
Flashcards
Nobel Prize in Literature 2016
Nobel Prize in Literature 2016
This award was given to Bob Dylan for his impact on music and literature.
Tam o' Shanter
Tam o' Shanter
A narrative poem written by Robert Burns about a man and his adventures.
Sir Thomas Wyatt
Sir Thomas Wyatt
He is known for translating Petrarch's Sonnet into English.
Henry Howard, The Earl of Surrey
Henry Howard, The Earl of Surrey
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Petrarch's Sonnet
Petrarch's Sonnet
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Study Notes
Nobel Prize in Literature 2016
- Awarded to Bob Dylan
Narrative Poem "Tam o' Shanter"
- Written by Robert Burns
Translations by the Earl of Surrey and Thomas Wyatt
- Known for their translation of Petrarch's Sonnets, not the Arabian Nights, Aristotle's Poetics or The Tale of Genji
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