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Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Literature | 1909 | Winner | “In appreciation of the lofty idealism, vivid imagination and spiritual perception that characterize her writings” |
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In appreciation of the lofty idealism, vivid imagination and spiritual perception that characterize her writings
About the Author
Selma LagerlöfSwedish
Selma Lagerlöf (1858–1940) was a Swedish novelist born in Mårbacka, Sweden, who achieved acclaim with her debut novel Gösta Berling's Saga and later works like The Wonderful Adventures of Nils. She became the first woman and first Swedish writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909 for her idealistic and imaginative writings.
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