CLEAN : Tanzanian writer Abdulrazak Gurnah wins Nobel Prize for Literature 2021

The video covers the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2021, awarded to Abdulrazak Gurnah for his exploration of colonialism and refugee experiences. The Swedish Academy highlights his significant contributions to postcolonial literature, emphasizing his portrayal of East Africa and the Indian Ocean's history. The Academy also discusses the timeless relevance of themes like exile and migration in Gurnah's work.

What is the primary purpose of the initial part of the press conference?

• To welcome attendees and set the stage

• To explain the selection process

• To discuss the history of the Nobel Prize

• To announce the Nobel Prize winner

Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2021?

• Wole Soyinka

• Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

• Abdulrazak Gurnah

• Chinua Achebe

What themes are prominent in Abdulrazak Gurnah's work?

• Romanticism and nature

• Colonialism and migration

• Technology and innovation

• Mystery and suspense

What historical context does Gurnah's work often explore?

• The Renaissance

• Colonialism in East Africa

• The Cold War

• The Industrial Revolution

How does the Nobel Committee view the phenomenon of exile and migration?

• As a recent issue

• As a long-standing phenomenon

• As irrelevant to the prize

• As a temporary problem