Eyvind Johnson
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Who was Eyvind Johnson?
Swedish writer (1900–1976)
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Eyvind Johnson (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Literature | 1974 | for a narrative art, far-seeing in lands and ages, in the service of freedom |
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Nobel Prizes in 1974
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