21st Century Literature Flashcard

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Which Indian epic, considered the longest war epic in history, has significantly influenced literature and culture?

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Mahabharata

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Who was the first writer from their country to win the Man Asian Literary Prize in 2012 for the novel Please Look After Mother?

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Shin Kyung-sook

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Which author won the grand prize in 2008 for their debut novel Illustrado?

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Miguel Syjuco

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Renowned for his portrayal of the 'female psyche,' which writer has received some of the highest literary honors in their country?

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Bi Feiyu

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Who was a Marathi-language poet, writer, literary critic, and translator, well-known for the poem The Wheel?

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Vinda Karandikar

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Which author is best known for writing The Hunger Games trilogy?

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Suzanne Collins

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Before becoming an author, which writer initially planned to become an Episcopal priest but was inspired by working with children in hospitals?

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John Michael Green

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Neil Gaiman, a renowned author known for crossing multiple genres and audiences, wrote which of the following works? Coraline, Game of Thrones, The Hunger Games, The Long Walk

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Coraline

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Which book, the debut novel of J.K. Rowling, marked the beginning of the Harry Potter series?

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

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What literary genre is classified as speculative fiction and involves imagined elements that do not exist in the real world?

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Science Fiction