Selma Lagerlöf
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Who was Selma Lagerlöf?
Swedish novelist who became the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909, known for "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils."
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Selma Lagerlöf (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Literature | 1909 | in appreciation of the lofty idealism, vivid imagination and spiritual perception that characterize her writings |
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Nobel Prizes in 1909
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