The Nobel Prize in Literature is the most prestigious International literary honour.
Founded: The Nobel Prize was established in 1901 through the will of Alfred Nobel. A Swedish scientist, engineer and inventor left his fortune to establish an award which is annually awarded to those who have made intellectual contributions that benefit humanity, in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology, Peace and Literature. The Swedish Academy(1786) recognizes outstanding literary achievements, unlike the Pulitzer Prize which is awarded for a single literary work. The Prize is awarded for a writer's overall body of work although individual works of importance have been cited at times. 'Selma Lagerlof' was The first Swedish lady to win in 1909. For her masterpiece "The Treasure" Originally Published in 1907.
Not only a specified genre of literature is selected for the purpose rather a wide variety of Literature Nobel Prize looks for excellence in Fiction, Non Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Short Story and Singer/ Songwriter are not spare.
John Fosse
The Norwegian author."Aliss At the Fire" was published in 2010 the book earned him the Noble Prize in 2023 One of the most Vibrant Dramatists and Novelists, wrote 40 plays, essays poetry and other works which have been staged more than a thousand times around the world. And also translated into 50 languages often marked for his modern style and deep existential themes. The writer analyses rather than explores the interior lives of the poor characters. He published his first novel "Red, Black" in 1983 and his other significant work "Some One Is Going to Come" in 1992.
Lillebonne, French author. A skilled fictional memoir and prose writer. She has produced more than 20 books in her 50 years of career life. The book she won a Prize in 2022 for being cited by the Swedish Academy titled "Courage and Clinical Aucity" In the words of the Chairperson of the Noel Literature Committee Andres Olsson. She Uncovers the agony of the class, involving the other hatred emotions like Jealousy, Humiliation and inability to see who you are" She has achieved something beyond the praises. Embarking upon the themes of bitter experiences of her personal life with diseases like cancer illegal abortion, and troubled marriage. She received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2022 for portraying the universal plight of women in Modern and post-modern living.
Is a Tanzanian-born British, diasporic author of the 2nd half of the 20th century. He was born in the Sultanate of Zanzibar and later moved to the United Kingdom as a refugee. Being born to a Muslim family although influenced by the Holy Quran, Arabic, and Persian languages adopted mainly English as a medium. However, his focus centred around the displacement and immigration of refugees. As a novelist of the colonial era. In a true sense, "Depicting the dilemma of colonized and showing the fate of the refugees in the gulf between culture and continents" was awarded the Nobel Prize for his intellectual abilities and strong mental power.
Louise Elisabeth Gluck
1943-born American poet Laureate and essayist. She received the Nobel Prize 2020 for her Grand style and"Unmistakable Poetic Voices" which earned her the distinguished Individual Existence and Universal Fame. In her literary works, the thematic concern is autobiographical in nature which is visible and the intensity of her emotions. She blends real and natural life to present modern life. She produced volumes of poetry, the first one is Mademoiselle later includes Descending Figure.
Is a multi-talented Austerian Media artist, and 20th century Poet Writer and Director. An original German-language author. He embarked on his career in the 1960's with absurdity theatrical Performances with a specific technique, of "unconventional plot" lacking dialogues and characters. Dominant themes are the deadening effect and underlying irrationality of ordinary language or mundane realities. In 2019, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature cited for "an influential work that the linguistic ingenuity has explored the periphery and the specify of human experience." Thus came to the spotlight after his first play performance 'Pulikumsbeschimpfung 1966 English title Odffending the Audience in which four actors analyse the structure of the screenplay then alternately insult the audience and praises its "performance " a strategy that outcome the various reactions from the crowd. His novels are Kaspar 1967 a deadhumour revealing the extreme state of mind of the characters. A Left-Handed Woman denoting his mother's suicide in 1971.
Olga Tokarczuk
Was a Polish writer and intellectual activist during the second half of the 20th century, known for her critical abilities and complex style of novels. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2018 for her work as a prose icon, reflecting a narrative imagination that blends with encyclopedic passion and transcends the boundaries of a form of life. She was also nominated for the Man Booker Prize for her masterpiece, Flights.
Kazuo Ishiguro:
A Japanese-born British Modern Novelist, Musician, Screenwriter.Critically acclaimed English fiction, writer. Awarded in 2017 the Nobel Prize for Literature cited as he " in novels of great emotional Force, has uncovered the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world".His earlier written works reflected the exploration of Japanese identity and nostalgic memories. However his novel "The Remains of The Day" won him the Booker Prize in 1989 and later adopted the Film's title. It analysed the theme of transformation in place or identities.
Bob Dylan:
Born in 1941an American Folksinger later moved from folk to rock music in 1960 mixing Rock and roll thematic patterns linked with romance and love poetry. He wrote a large number of Albums and more than 500 songs out of which 200 artists performed all over the world and lyric patterns became popular for aspiring freedom fighters. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016 for the creation of great poetic expression.
A Belarusian investigative Journalist and oral historian For her courageous and Polyphonic writing awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 2015. She has been reporting for various local Newspapers and a magazine Nayoman in Minsk since 1976. She wrote histories of several dramatic events in Soviet History World War 1 and the Afgan War.
Patrick Modiano
A modern French Novelist and recipient of the 2014 Nobel Prize for Literature for evoking the uncaught human destinies and uncovering the life world of the occupation. His creative genius experience of World War II lauded with imagination examines collective and individual identities memories and loss due to his obsession with past experience.
Alice Munro
Early 20th-century, Canadian short storyteller is known for her precise imagery and narrative style which is at once lyrical compelling and intense, uncovering the complexities in the emotional lives of the common people. Awarded for Nobel Prize in Literature 2013.
Pen name Mo Yan well-known Chinese storyteller and Novelist. Often scholars called him Chinese great intellect. He was awarded The Nobel Prize for Literature 2012 for participating in the literary field " merging hallucinatory realism with folk tales, history and contemporary." To the Western world he is best known for his Red Sorghum which earned him international recognition in the form of Nonio Prizes and the University of Oklahoma awarded him the" Newman Priz"e for Chinese literature.
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Tomas Transtromer
A Swedish popular lyrical poet famous for his poetic approach characterized as rhythmic lyrics poetry of the season and the palpable beauty of nature a blend of mystery and wonder that brings a fresh perspective to reality it earned him a Noble Prize in Literature in 2011. His poetic work translated into more than 60 languages. His collection of poetry The Great Enigma won a National Book award. The building themes of his poetry are: Modernism, Expressionism, Surrealism and fragmented imagery and isolated space is present in his poetry.
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Mario Vargas Llosa
Is Mario Vargas Llosa a well-known Nobel Prize-winning author from Peru. He is an active journalist, essayist, novelist, and former politician. He won the Nobel Prize for his worth mentioning participation in the literature"Cartography of the Structure of Power," which features piercing images of individuals' resistance and defeat. This powerful work solidified his position as a Nobel Award winner. He has also received other awards such as the Romulo Gallegos Prize and Prince of Austria's Award. His novel, "The Time of the Hero," increased his popularity. Mario Vargas Llosa's novels include historical, thriller, mystery, and comedy genres.
Hurta Muller
A Roman-born German writer won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2009 for her distinguished participation in the literary world. Autobiographical in nature, unfolding socio-political upheavals of violence, and terror in Romania under the Dictatorship of Nicolae Ceausescu award cited her as she depicts the "landscapes of the dispossessed with the concentration of poetry and the frankness of prose."Her most celebrated work The Hunger Angel depicts the deportation of a minority of Romania's Germans during the Soviet occupation.
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Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio
Short pronounced J.M.G Le a French Mauritian Professor and author of a number of literary works who received the Nobel Prize in 2008 cited him as an Author of new departures, poetic adventure and sensual ecstasy" he was an explorer of humanity beyond and below the existing civilization. At the age of 23, he became famous when his first novel The Interrogation shortlisted for the Prix Goncourt and later published a lot for readers like essay novels and several children's books.
Was an outspoken British novelist. A visionary artist who survived as a feminist author of the latter half of the 20th century and shattered conventions of both social and artistic views. She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2007 her literary services were described as an epicist of the female experience, who with scepticism, fire and visionary power has subjected a divided civilization to scrutiny" oldest person ever to be a Nobel receiver. Doris Lessing authored several novels, including "The Grass is Singing" and "The Good Terrorist". She gained international recognition after writing "The Golden Notebook" and was awarded The David Cohen Prize for her lifetime achievements. In addition, she was listed among the 50 remarkable writers since 1945. To publish her early works, she utilized the pseudonym Jane Somers.