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Tomas Tranströmer

Nobel Prize laureate in Literature 2011
Tomas Tranströmer — Nobel Prize
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Literature 2011
Born : 1931-04-15 — Stockholm, Sweden
Died : 2015-03-26
“because, through his condensed, translucent images, he gives us fresh access to reality”
Literature · 2011
Tomas Tranströmer, born on April 15, 1931, in Stockholm, Sweden, was a Swedish poet known for his unique style and condensed imagery. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2011 for his ability to provide fresh access to reality through his works. Tranströmer was also a psychologist and had a significant influence on contemporary poetry. He passed away on March 26, 2015.

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Who is Tomas Tranströmer?
Tomas Tranströmer, born on April 15, 1931, in Stockholm, Sweden, was a Swedish poet known for his unique style and condensed imagery. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2011 for his ability to provide fresh access to reality through his works. Tranströmer was also a psychologist and had a significant influence on contemporary poetry. He passed away on March 26, 2015.
In what year did Tomas Tranströmer win the Nobel Prize?
2011 — Literature
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