World Classics — Set 2
Books & Authors · विश्व क्लासिक · Questions 11–20 of 60
Who wrote the epistolary gothic novel 'Dracula', published in 1897?
Correct Answer: A. Bram Stoker
Bram Stoker created the character of Count Dracula, drawing inspiration from European folklore and historical figures. The novel is composed of diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings. It established many conventions of modern vampire fantasy.
The collection of stories known as 'The Canterbury Tales' was written by?
Correct Answer: C. Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer wrote these tales in Middle English, providing a vivid cross-section of English society in the 14th century. The stories are presented as part of a story-telling contest by a group of pilgrims. Chaucer is often called the 'Father of English literature'.
Which author wrote 'The Great Gatsby', a critique of the American Dream in the 1920s?
Correct Answer: D. F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald explored themes of wealth, class, and obsession in this Jazz Age novel. The story is narrated by Nick Carraway and centers on the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. It is now considered a quintessential work of American modernism.
Who authored the 19th-century epic novel 'Moby-Dick'?
Correct Answer: A. Herman Melville
Herman Melville's novel tells the story of Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to kill a giant white whale. While largely ignored during his lifetime, it is now recognized as a masterpiece of world literature. The book is known for its complex symbolism and nautical detail.
The play 'A Doll's House', which challenged 19th-century marriage norms, was written by?
Correct Answer: C. Henrik Ibsen
Henrik Ibsen, a Norwegian playwright, created a scandal by having the protagonist Nora Helmer leave her family to find herself. The play is a landmark in the development of modern realistic drama. Ibsen is often referred to as the 'father of realism' in theatre.
Who wrote 'The Republic', a Socratic dialogue concerning justice and the order of the city-state?
Correct Answer: D. Plato
Plato wrote this foundational work of Western philosophy to explore the ideal state and the character of the just man. It contains the famous Allegory of the Cave and discusses the education of philosopher-kings. Plato was the student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle.
The novel 'Madame Bovary', known for its realism and style, was written by?
Correct Answer: A. Gustave Flaubert
Gustave Flaubert's debut novel tells the story of Emma Bovary, who engages in adulterous affairs to escape a mundane life. It is celebrated for its precise language and psychological depth. Flaubert was famously prosecuted for obscenity upon the book's publication.
Which author wrote the dystopian novel 'Brave New World'?
Correct Answer: C. Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley envisioned a future society engineered through technology and conditioning to eliminate pain and conflict. The novel warns against the loss of individuality and the dangers of a consumerist utopia. It was published in 1932 and remains highly relevant today.
Who wrote 'The Stranger' (L'Étranger), a classic work of absurdist fiction?
Correct Answer: D. Albert Camus
Albert Camus tells the story of Meursault, a detached man who commits a murder and faces trial with indifference. The novel explores the philosophical concept of the absurd and the lack of inherent meaning in the universe. Camus won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957.
The epic poem 'Paradise Lost' was authored by which blind English poet?
Correct Answer: A. John Milton
John Milton wrote this epic to 'justify the ways of God to men' through the story of the fall of man. It details the rebellion of Satan and the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Eden. Milton composed the poem through dictation after losing his sight.