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Which cultures heavily influenced Ōe's writing?

  • French and American

  • Russian and Chinese

  • Brazilian and Indian

  • Egyptian and Greek

Answer

Ōe's literary style was heavily influenced by French and American cultures. He was inspired by the works of French existentialist writers such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus, as well as by American modernist authors like William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway. These influences can be seen in his exploration of themes such as alienation, identity, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.
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