In Lithuanian literature and language, which prominent figure of the Lithuanian national awakening wrote 'Tautiška giesmė', the national anthem of Lithuania?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Vincas Kudirka
- Step 1: Vincas Kudirka published 'Tautiška giesmė' in the illegal newspaper 'Varpas' in 1898; it was adopted as the national anthem in 1919. Answer: Vincas Kudirka. Why not the others: Basanavičius edited Aušra, Maironis wrote patriotic hymns like Lietuva brangi, and Baranauskas wrote Anykščių šilelis.
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