Carl Friedrich Georg Spitteler
Nobel Prize laureate in Literature 1919
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Carl Friedrich Georg Spitteler, born on April 24, 1845, in Liestal, Switzerland, was a Swiss writer known for his contributions to literature. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1919, particularly for his epic, Olympian Spring. Spitteler explored profound and universal themes through his work, marking his era with his poetic style and reflection on the human condition. He passed away on December 29, 1924.
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- Who is Carl Friedrich Georg Spitteler?
- Carl Friedrich Georg Spitteler, born on April 24, 1845, in Liestal, Switzerland, was a Swiss writer known for his contributions to literature. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1919, particularly for his epic, Olympian Spring. Spitteler explored profound and universal themes through his work, marking his era with his poetic style and reflection on the human condition. He passed away on December 29, 1924.
- In what year did Carl Friedrich Georg Spitteler win the Nobel Prize?
- 1919 — Literature