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Norwegian author Jon Fosse wins the Nobel Prize in literature

05:11 PM Oct 05, 2023 | Team Udayavani |

The Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to Norwegian author Jon Fosse.

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Mats Malm, permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, announced the prize Thursday in Stockholm.

The Nobel Prizes carry a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor ($1 million) from a bequest left by their creator, Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel. Winners also receive an 18-carat gold medal and diploma at the award ceremonies in December.

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