Tomas Tranströmer
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Who was Tomas Tranströmer?
Swedish poet who won the 2011 Nobel Prize in Literature for his condensed, translucent images that give access to reality.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Tomas Tranströmer (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Literature | 2011 | because, through his condensed, translucent images, he gives us fresh access to reality |
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