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Jon Fosse Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature for 2023

  • 07 Oct 2023

On 5th October, 2023, Norwegian author and dramatist Jon Fosse was honoured with the Nobel Prize in Literature for the year 2023, as announced by the Swedish Academy on Thursday.

Key Points

  • Recognition for Innovative Works: Jon Fosse received the Nobel Prize in Literature "for his innovative plays and prose, which give voice to the unsayable."
  • His body of work, primarily written in Norwegian Nynorsk, encompasses plays, novels, poetry collections, essays, children's books, and translations.
  • Prestigious Literary Award: The Nobel Prize in Literature, considered the world's most prestigious literary accolade, carries a prize of 10 million Swedish krona ($915,000).
  • This marks the 116th time that the Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded, with 120 Nobel laureates between 1901 and 2023.
  • Fosse's Versatility: While renowned as one of the world's most frequently performed playwrights, Fosse has gained recognition for his prose, translated into over 40 languages.
  • The Swedish Academy recommended starting with any of his plays for their readability, and they described his prose as offering moments both in the morning and evening.
  • Notable Works: Fosse's debut novel, 'Red, Black' (1983), delves into the theme of suicide.
  • His first play, 'And We Will Never Be Parted,' was produced and published in 1994.
  • His unique style, known as "Fosse minimalism," simplifies narratives to their essence.