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Who wrote the epic "Lāčplēsis"?

In the exam (Latvian)

Kurš uzrakstīja eposu „Lāčplēsis“?

  1. aRainisRainis
  2. bAndrejs PumpursAndrejs PumpursCorrect answer
  3. cRūdolfs BlaumanisRūdolfs Blaumanis

Why?

The epic "Lāčplēsis" was written by Andrejs Pumpurs, and it was published in 1888. Rainis later wrote the play "Uguns un nakts" (Fire and Night) based on its motifs.

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