Who is regarded as the national poet of Slovenia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. France Prešeren, author of the poem 'Zdravljica'
- Step 1: Prešeren (1800 to 1849) is the central figure of Slovenian Romantic poetry. Step 2. His poem 'Zdravljica' gave the national anthem its words. Answer: France Prešeren. Why not the others: Cankar, Levstik and Kosovel are major writers, but the title of national poet belongs to Prešeren.
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