Harry Martinson
novelistpoetscience fiction writerwriter
Who was Harry Martinson?
Swedish poet and novelist who shared the 1974 Nobel Prize in Literature, best known for the epic poem 'Aniara' about space colonization.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Harry Martinson (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Literature | 1974 | for writings that catch the dewdrop and reflect the cosmos |
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