Which of the following novels portray Anglo-Irish relations in the twentieth century?
- A. Elizabeth Bowen, The Last September
- B. May Sinclair, The Divine Fire
- C. J. G. Farrell, Troubles
- D. J. G. Farrell, The Siege of Krishnapur
- E. Jeffery Farnol, Black Bartlemy's Treasure
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Correct answer: A. A and C only
Explanation
Bowen's Big House novel (1929) and Farrell's Troubles (1970) are set during the War of Independence (1919–21). The Siege of Krishnapur is about 1857 India.
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