Which writer is the author of the novella Purva bridējs (The Marsh Walker)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Rūdolfs Blaumanis
- Step 1: The novella was published in 1898. Step 2. Blaumanis also wrote the play Indrāni and the comedy Skroderdienas Silmačos. Answer: Rūdolfs Blaumanis. Why not the others: The others wrote other works.
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