Mikhail Sholokhov

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Mikhail Sholokhov born?May 24, 1905
2. When did Mikhail Sholokhov die?February 10, 1984 (age 78)
3. Where was Mikhail Sholokhov born?Near Veshenskaya, Don Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
4. What is the literary style?Realism, epic narrative, vivid characterization, exploration of human resilience amidst historical turmoil
5. Who was Mikhail Sholokhov?Mikhail Sholokhov was a Russian writer born in 1905 near the Don River. He is famous for telling stories about the brave Don Cossacks and the tough times they lived through.
6. What is his most famous book?His most famous book is "And Quiet Flows the Don." It is a long story about a Cossack named Grigory Melekhov and the wars and changes he faces.

Don Cossacks: A historical group of East Slavic Orthodox Christian people known for their military traditions and distinct cultural identity in the Don River region.
Russian Civil War: A multi-party war fought from 1917 to 1922 between the Bolsheviks (Reds) and their opponents (Whites), resulting in Bolshevik victory and the formation of the Soviet Union.
Socialist Realism: An official style in the arts, literature, and music in the Soviet Union, characterized by its depiction of communist values and revolutionary themes in a realistic manner.
Nobel Prize in Literature: An annual international award presented by the Swedish Academy to authors for outstanding contributions in the field of literature, considered one of the highest literary honors globally.