Sam sent me an article from the Norwegian American paper about Jon Fosse receiving the Nobel Prize for literature. The award ceremony was in Stockholm on December 10, 2023. "The 64-year-old was clearly moved by the solemnity of the moment, but he smiled when he received the award and bowed deeply to the king, the academy, and the audience....Fosse met children who read his books and was clearly moved when they sang to him...."'I look forward to meeting you, I know you're very shy, but that's fine so are we,' said one of the greetings from a child named Asli."
Fosse is the fourth Norwegian to receive the prize. Former winners were Bjornstjerne Bjornson, Knut Hamsun and Sigrid Undset. It had been 95 years since Undset was awarded her prize.
How many of those present had read the book? 😀
Takk for alt,
Al
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