Nobel in Literature — Set 3
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Which Egyptian author was the first from the Arabic-speaking world to win the prize in 1988?
Correct Answer: D. Naguib Mahfouz
Naguib Mahfouz is celebrated for his vivid portrayal of Egyptian urban life, particularly in the 'Cairo Trilogy'. He published over 30 novels and hundreds of short stories during his long career. He survived an assassination attempt by extremists in his later years.
Which Irish playwright and author of 'Waiting for Godot' won the Nobel Prize in 1969?
Correct Answer: C. Samuel Beckett
Samuel Beckett was awarded the prize for his writing which, in new forms for the novel and drama, in the destitution of modern man acquires its elevation. He wrote in both French and English. He is a key figure in the Theatre of the Absurd.
What is the common language of the majority of Nobel Prize in Literature winners?
Correct Answer: D. English
English is the language in which the highest number of Nobel laureates in literature have written. This reflects the global reach and diverse geographic origins of English-language writers. French and German follow as the next most frequent languages.
Which Indian-origin British author won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2001?
Correct Answer: C. V.S. Naipaul
V.S. Naipaul was cited for having united perceptive narrative and incorruptible scrutiny in works that compel us to see the presence of suppressed histories. He was born in Trinidad but his family was of Indian descent. His famous works include 'A House for Mr Biswas'.
Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923, becoming the first Irish laureate?
Correct Answer: D. W.B. Yeats
William Butler Yeats was awarded the prize for his always inspired poetry, which in a highly artistic form gives expression to the spirit of a whole nation. He was a central figure in the Irish Literary Revival. He also served as a Senator in the Irish Free State.
Which South African writer, known for her stance against apartheid, won the prize in 1991?
Correct Answer: C. Nadine Gordimer
Nadine Gordimer's work was recognized for being of very great benefit to humanity through its magnificent epic writing. She was a political activist and a member of the African National Congress. Her novels include 'The Conservationist' and 'Burger's Daughter'.
Which Belarusian investigative journalist won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2015?
Correct Answer: D. Svetlana Alexievich
Svetlana Alexievich was cited for her polyphonic writings, a monument to suffering and courage in our time. She is known for her oral histories of events like the Chernobyl disaster and the Soviet-Afghan War. She is the first journalist to win the prize in this category.
Which Chilean poet, famous for his 'Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair', won the prize in 1971?
Correct Answer: C. Pablo Neruda
Pablo Neruda was recognized for poetry that with the action of an elemental force brings alive a continent's destiny and dreams. He was also a diplomat and a politician. Gabriel Garcia Marquez once called him the greatest poet of the 20th century in any language.
In 2024, the Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to which South Korean author?
Correct Answer: D. Han Kang
Han Kang won the 2024 prize for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life. She is the first South Korean author to receive this honor. Her most famous translated work is 'The Vegetarian'.
Who is the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields, although not in literature?
Correct Answer: C. Marie Curie
Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and Chemistry in 1911. She remains the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific categories. This fact is commonly used to contrast the multi-category winners with the single-field literature prize.