Harry Martinson
Nobel Prize laureate in Literature 1974
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Harry Martinson, born on May 6, 1904, in Jämshög, Sweden, was a Swedish writer known for his poetry and novels. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1974 for his writings that catch the dewdrop and reflect the cosmos. Martinson was also an active member of the Swedish Academy. His work often explores themes of nature and humanity, reflecting a deep poetic sensibility. He passed away on February 11, 1978.
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- Who is Harry Martinson?
- Harry Martinson, born on May 6, 1904, in Jämshög, Sweden, was a Swedish writer known for his poetry and novels. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1974 for his writings that catch the dewdrop and reflect the cosmos. Martinson was also an active member of the Swedish Academy. His work often explores themes of nature and humanity, reflecting a deep poetic sensibility. He passed away on February 11, 1978.
- In what year did Harry Martinson win the Nobel Prize?
- 1974 — Literature