Posthumous Publication occurs when a book is published after the author's death. Which situation below is the best example of Posthumous Publication?

Given data

• We must pick the scenario that most clearly exemplifies an event tied to an author's work occurring after death.

Concept/Approach
Identify which option is explicitly posthumous (after death). Eliminate cases that occur while alive or where no publication/recognition happens.

Step-by-step reasoning
(A) Early reviews imply the novel was published while Richard was alive; not posthumous.(B) Contract canceled means no publication at all.(C) Expressions of doubt about living to see publication do not assert a posthumous event.(D) An honor is conferred after the author's death — the only clearly posthumous event among the choices.

Verification/Alternative
'Posthumous' strictly means 'after death.' Only (D) explicitly occurs after the person has died.

Common pitfalls

• Conflating 'dying before seeing reviews' with publication after death. Reviews indicate the book was already public.

Final Answer
Elizabeth is honored with a prestigious literary award for her writing career and her daughter accepts the award on behalf of her deceased mother.