Which work by Dimitrie Cantemir, written around 1705, is often described as the first Romanian novel?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 'Istoria ieroglifică' ('The Hieroglyphic History'), an allegory in which animals stand for rulers
- Step 1: Cantemir wrote an allegorical story of animals who stand for political figures. Step 2. This is 'Istoria ieroglifică'. Answer: 'Istoria ieroglifică'. Why not the others: the other works are a description, a chronicle and a verse psalter by other authors.
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