1958 Nobel Prize in Literature
| 1958 Nobel Prize in Literature | |
|---|---|
| Boris Pasternak | |
"for his important achievement both in contemporary lyrical poetry and in the field of the great Russian epic tradition." | |
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| Location | Stockholm |
| Country | Sweden |
| Presented by | Swedish Academy |
| First award | 1901 |
| Website | Official website |
The 1958 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded the Soviet-Russian author Boris Pasternak (1890–1960) "for his important achievement both in contemporary lyrical poetry and in the field of the great Russian epic tradition." He is the second Russian-language writer to be awarded with such honor.
Pasternak first accepted the prize honour, but was then pressured by the Soviet Union authorities to decline the prize. In 1988, Pasternak's son accepted the prize on his behalf.