1936 Nobel Prize in Literature
| 1936 Nobel Prize in Literature | |
|---|---|
| Eugene O'Neill | |
"for the power, honesty and deep-felt emotions of his dramatic works, which embody an original concept of tragedy" | |
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| Location | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Presented by | Swedish Academy |
| First award | 1901 |
| Website | Official website |
The 1936 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to the American playwright Eugene O'Neill (1888–1953) "for the power, honesty and deep-felt emotions of his dramatic works, which embody an original concept of tragedy". He is the second American to become a literature laureate after Sinclair Lewis in 1930 and the only American playwright awarded the prize.