Awarded the Prize “for his lyrical poetry, which with classical fire expresses the tragic experience of life in our own times.”Italian poet, critic a……>>more
Awarded the Prize “for his important achievement both in contemporary lyrical poetry and in the field of the great Russian epic tradition.”Soviet poe……>>more
Awarded the Prize “for his important literary production, which with clear-sighted earnestness illuminates the problems of the human conscience in our……>>more
Awarded the Prize “for his lyrical poetry, which in Spanish language constitutes an example of high spirit and artistical purity.”Spanish poet. Jim……>>more
Awarded the Prize “for his vivid epic power which has renewed the great narrative art of Iceland.”Icelandic writer. Laxness was born on April 23, 190……>>more