Modern Authors — Set 3
Famous People · आधुनिक लेखक · Questions 21–30 of 60
Which author created the character of the detective Hercule Poirot?
Correct Answer: D. Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time, known for her intricate mystery plots. Hercule Poirot is her most famous creation, appearing in 33 novels. She is often called the 'Queen of Crime'.
The book 'Freedom from Fear' is a collection of essays by which Nobel Peace Prize winner?
Correct Answer: C. Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi wrote these essays to articulate her struggle for democracy in Myanmar. The title essay reflects on the psychological burden of living under a military regime. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.
Who wrote the novel 'The Inheritance of Loss', which won the Man Booker Prize in 2006?
Correct Answer: D. Kiran Desai
Kiran Desai's novel explores the themes of colonialism, globalization, and the loss of identity. It is set partly in the Himalayas and partly in the United States. She is the daughter of the famous novelist Anita Desai.
Which author wrote 'The Old Man and the Sea', a novella about a fisherman's struggle with a marlin?
Correct Answer: C. Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1953 for this influential work. It was a major factor in him receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. His writing style is known for its simplicity and directness.
The non-fiction book 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers' deals with a slum in which Indian city?
Correct Answer: D. Mumbai
Katherine Boo wrote this deeply researched account of life in the Annawadi slum near Mumbai airport. The book won the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 2012. It provides a nuanced look at poverty and aspiration in modern India.
Who is the author of 'Interpreter of Maladies', which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction?
Correct Answer: C. Jhumpa Lahiri
Jhumpa Lahiri's collection of short stories was a massive critical success in 2000. Her works often focus on the Indian diaspora experience in the West. She has also started writing and publishing in Italian recently.
Which author wrote the 'Millennium' trilogy, which features Lisbeth Salander?
Correct Answer: D. Stieg Larsson
Stieg Larsson was a Swedish journalist whose posthumously published novels became a worldwide sensation. The series combines elements of a thriller with social criticism. It has been adapted into both Swedish and American films.
The book 'Tuesdays with Morrie', a popular memoir on life and death, was written by?
Correct Answer: C. Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom wrote this book based on his weekly visits to his former sociology professor, Morrie Schwartz. It contains philosophical lessons on how to live a meaningful life. The book is one of the best-selling memoirs of all time.
Who wrote 'The Sense of an Ending', which won the Man Booker Prize in 2011?
Correct Answer: A. Julian Barnes
Julian Barnes's novel is a meditation on memory, aging, and the unreliability of history. It is a relatively short book but highly acclaimed for its depth. Barnes is a prominent figure in contemporary British literature.
The novel 'Never Let Me Go', a story about clones in a boarding school, was written by?
Correct Answer: D. Kazuo Ishiguro
Kazuo Ishiguro's 2005 novel is a poignant blend of science fiction and social drama. It was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and adapted into a major film. Ishiguro's works are often characterized by their restrained emotional power.