1969 Nobel Prize in Literature
| 1969 Nobel Prize in Literature | |
|---|---|
| Samuel Beckett | |
"for his writing, which - in new forms for the novel and drama - in the destitution of modern man acquires its elevation" | |
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| Location | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Presented by | Swedish Academy |
| First award | 1901 |
| Website | Official website |
The 1969 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to the Irish author Samuel Beckett (1906–1989) "for his writing, which - in new forms for the novel and drama - in the destitution of modern man acquires its elevation".