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The Nobel Prize for Literature 2011

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The Nobel Prize for Literature 2011

Since 1901, the Nobel Prize for Literature has annually honored writers who have produced "the most outstanding work in an ideal direction," in genres ranging from poetry, novels and short stories, to essays, speeches and plays. On October 6, 2011, the Swedish Academy awarded their 104th prize to Swedish poet Tomas Tranströmer because, through his condensed, translucent images, he gives us fresh access to reality”.

For more information about Tomas Tranströmer and the Nobel Prize for Literature, or for details about past recipients, please visit http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/