Norwegian author Jon Fosse wins the Nobel Prize in literature

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

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.