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5081
Which Tanzanian-born novelist received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021?
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Abdulrazak Gurnah, born in Zanzibar (now part of Tanzania), received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021.
5082
Which Tanzanian-born author won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021?
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5083
Al-Mutanabbi is celebrated in Arabic literature primarily for his:
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Al-Mutanabbi is considered one of the greatest Arabic poets, known for his powerful and eloquent verses praising rulers and warriors.
5084
Which Arabic poet is known for his philosophical pessimism and veganism?
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Al-Ma'arri was a controversial rationalist poet who lived a secluded, ascetic life and critiqued religious dogmas.
5085
In Arabic literature, 'Saj' refers to:
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Saj is a literary style characterized by rhythm and rhyme but without the strict meter of poetry, used in the Quran and Maqamat.
5086
The 'Rihla' constitutes a genre of Arabic literature focused on:
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Rihla refers to both the act of travel and the written account of it, the most famous being that of Ibn Battuta (though medieval).
5087
The 'Hamasah' is a famous anthology of Arabic poetry primarily focused on:
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Compiled by Abu Tammam, the Hamasah collects snippets of earlier poetry, categorized by themes, with bravery being the most prominent.
5088
Abu Nuwas, a prominent poet of the Abbasid court, was famous for his:
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Abu Nuwas is a legendary figure in Arabic literature, known for his mastery of language and his scandalous, humorous poetry about wine and urban life.
5089
Which female poet of the pre-Islamic and early Islamic era is famous for her elegies (Rithā) for her brothers?
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Al-Khansa is the most celebrated writer of elegies in Arabic literature, famously mourning her brothers Sakhr and Mu'awiyah.
5090
Who wrote 'Kalila wa Dimna', a translation/adaptation of the Panchatantra into Arabic prose?
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Ibn al-Muqaffa' translated the Persian version of the Indian fables into Arabic, creating a masterpiece of early Arabic prose.
