JOURNAL ARTICLE

Jon Fosse, Norwegian Writer, Wins the Nobel Literature Prize for Prose That Gives 'Voice to the Unsayable'.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 14 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: KEYTON, DAVID; CORDER, MIKE; Lawless, Jill 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Jon Fosse winning the Nobel Prize in Literature for his contributions to Nordic literature, which include plays, novels, and children's books. Fosse, recognized for his ability to "give voice to the unsayable," has a significant body of work, including around 40 plays and various other literary forms. He is the fourth Norwegian to receive this honor, following Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Knut Hamsun, and Sigrid Undset. The Nobel Prize includes a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor (approximately $1 million), along with a gold medal and diploma, to be presented at the December award ceremonies. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/10, p14
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:172794083
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