Arrange the following in accordance with their dates of first publication:
(A) Edward Said, Orientalism: Western Conceptions of the Orient
(B) Fredric Jameson, The Political Unconscious: Narrative as a Socially Symbolic Act
(C) TS Eliot, Notes towards the Definition of Culture
(D) Raymond Williams, Keywords
(E) Ian Watt, The Rise of the Novel
Choose the correct answer from the following options:

Correct option is A

1. (C) T.S. Eliot, "Notes towards the Definition of Culture" (1949): Published in 1949, T.S. Eliot's work explores the cultural and intellectual issues of his time, reflecting his thoughts on the role of culture in society.
2. (E) Ian Watt, "The Rise of the Novel" (1957): Ian Watt's influential work, "The Rise of the Novel," was first published in 1957. It delves into the development and significance of the novel as a literary form.
3. (D) Raymond Williams, "Keywords" (1976): Raymond Williams' "Keywords" was published in 1976 and is a seminal work in cultural studies. It examines the evolution and meanings of important words in cultural discourse.
4. (A) Edward Said, "Orientalism: Western Conceptions of the Orient" (1978): Edward Said's groundbreaking book, "Orientalism," was first published in 1978. It critiques Western representations of the East and has had a profound impact on postcolonial studies.
5. (B) Fredric Jameson, "The Political Unconscious: Narrative as a Socially Symbolic Act" (1981): Fredric Jameson's work, "The Political Unconscious," was published in 1981. It explores the relationship between narrative, ideology, and society, making significant contributions to literary theory. These works span several decades and represent important contributions to literary and cultural studies, reflecting the evolving intellectual discourse of their respective times.