Internaltional Literary Artist Flashcards

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An American poet, painter, essayist, author, and playwright. He wrote approximately 2,900 poems, two autobiographical novels, four plays, and several essays, who first attracted attention, in an age of literary experimentation, for his unconventional punctuation and phrasing. Born on October 14, 1894 and died on September 3, 1962.

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Edward Estlin Cummings (ee Cummings)

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What was the name of the poem that was made by an African child and was also nominated for the Best Poem 2005.

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And You call me colored?

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Who was the group who made the song “Where is the love?” a song that commemorates the victims of the 9 11 tragedy.

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The Black Eyed Peas, (Apl.de. Ap, Will.I. Am, Justin Timberlake, Printz Board Michael Fratantuno and George Pajon.

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Give facts about Paulo Coelho de Souza.

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born on August 24, 1947 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

novelist, writer, lyricist

The Alchemist (Portuguese: O Alquimista) published in 1988

Coelho wrote The Alchemist in only two weeks in 1987.

He explained that he was able to write at this pace because the story was “already written in his soul.

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Name at least 5 awards that Coelho recieved.

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the Spain’s Elle-Best International Writer (2008),

Denmark’s Han’s Christian Anderseen Award (2007)

Mexico’s Las Pergolas Prize (2006)

Coatia’s Kiklop Literary Award (2006)

Germany’s Direct Group International Author Award

Goldene Feder Award (2005)

Ukraine’s Order of Honor and Order of St. Sophia (2004)

United Kingdom’s Nielsen Gold Book Award (2004)

Serbia’s Golden Bestseller Prize and Ex Libris Award (2004)

Germany’s Best Fiction Corine International Award

Club Budapest Planetary Arts Award (2002)

Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum (1999)

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Give a little overview on what the Alchemist is.

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This tale is mainly about a young shepherd named Santiago who is able to find a treasure behind his dreams. His journey teaches us about following one’s dreams, listening to the heart and the reorganization of the opportunities.

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What is Warrior of the light all about?

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This is a philosophical book about a young boy’s ways and about chasing the dreams and to get closer to the uncertainty of life, and how to achieve one ’s unique destiny.

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What is the Pilgrimage book?

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This book is a religious fictional book.

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This book is where the author shares his personal experiences on his journey to find the meaning of his love.

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Aleph by Paulo Coelho

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In this book, the author had taken some content from the Bible i.e. Paul’s letter to Corinthians. The Book clearly explains about the importance of life is Love.

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The Supreme Gift by Paulo Coelho

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This book is a collection of the author’s thoughts and his feelings and his personal reflections. In this book, an old woman tells to her grandson how a small pencil can show the path to his happiness.

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Like the flowing river.

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An international best-selling author and social media sensation. Novelist and poet who was born in a Thai refugee camp when her family were fleeing the Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia. She spent her formative years in Sydney, Australia, in the predominantly migrant town of Cabramatta.

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Lang Leav

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