In Lithuanian literature and language, which three historical plays compose Justinas Marcinkevičius's monumental dramatic trilogy exploring the pillars of Lithuanian nationhood?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 'Mindaugas', 'Mažvydas', and 'Katedra'
- Step 1: Marcinkevičius's trilogy explored statehood ('Mindaugas', 1968), the native language ('Mažvydas', 1977), and culture/art ('Katedra', 1971). Answer: 'Mindaugas', 'Mažvydas', and 'Katedra'. Why not the others: Krėvė wrote Skirgaila and Šarūnas, and the other choices are not Marcinkevičius's canonical trilogy.
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