Nelly Sachs
Nobel Prize laureate in Literature 1966
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Nelly Sachs, born on December 10, 1891, in Berlin, Germany, was a German poet and playwright. She emigrated to Sweden in 1940 to escape Nazi persecution. Her literary work addresses themes such as exile, suffering, and Jewish identity. In 1966, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for her outstanding lyrical and dramatic writing, which interprets Israel's destiny with touching strength. Nelly Sachs passed away on May 12, 1970.
Frequently asked
- Who is Nelly Sachs?
- Nelly Sachs, born on December 10, 1891, in Berlin, Germany, was a German poet and playwright. She emigrated to Sweden in 1940 to escape Nazi persecution. Her literary work addresses themes such as exile, suffering, and Jewish identity. In 1966, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for her outstanding lyrical and dramatic writing, which interprets Israel's destiny with touching strength. Nelly Sachs passed away on May 12, 1970.
- In what year did Nelly Sachs win the Nobel Prize?
- 1966 — Literature