Pär Lagerkvist
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Who was Pär Lagerkvist?
Swedish writer (1891–1974)
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Pär Lagerkvist (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Literature | 1951 | for the artistic vigour and true independence of mind with which he endeavours in his poetry to find answers to the eternal questions confronting mankind |
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Nobel Prizes in 1951
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