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The emergence of the concept of ‘World Literature is associated with :
I. Friedrich Schiller
II. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
III. Johann Gottfried Herder
IV. Immanuel Kant
1. I and II
2. III and IV
3. II and III
4. I and IV
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The correct answer is "3. II and III" because the concept of "World Literature" is most closely associated with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Johann Gottfried Herder.
Here's why:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (II) is a key figure in the development of the concept of World Literature. He introduced the idea of a global literary community and emphasized the importance of understanding literature beyond national boundaries. Goethe's concept of Weltliteratur (World Literature) was central to his vision of a shared literary heritage.
Johann Gottfried Herder (III) also contributed to the development of ideas related to World Literature, though his contributions were more focused on cultural and linguistic diversity and the importance of understanding different national literatures.
Friedrich Schiller (I) and Immanuel Kant (IV) did not specifically contribute to the concept of World Literature in the same way that Goethe and Herder did. Schiller was more focused on aesthetics and political philosophy, while Kant is known for his work in epistemology and ethics.
So, the correct pairing of individuals associated with the concept of World Literature is Goethe (II) and Herder (III).
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