For which global recognition was Ōe awarded in 1994?
Nobel Prize in Literature
Pulitzer Prize
Oscar
Grammy
Answer
The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Kenzaburō Ōe in 1994 for his literary works that, with poetic force, create an imagined world, where life and myth condense to form a disconcerting picture of the human predicament today. His writings reflect the post-war social transformation in Japan and explore themes of nuclear weapons, social alienation, and individual responsibility in a world marked by violence and upheaval.
Masterpieces and Mindscapes: A Quiz on Kenzaburō Ōe's Literary Legacy
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