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Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Literature | 1921 | Winner | “In recognition of his brilliant literary achievements, characterized as they are by a nobility of style, a profound human sympathy, grace, and a true gallic temperament” |
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In recognition of his brilliant literary achievements, characterized as they are by a nobility of style, a profound human sympathy, grace, and a true gallic temperament
About the Author
Anatole FranceFrench
Anatole France (1844-1924) was a French poet, journalist, and novelist renowned for his ironic and skeptical style, considered the ideal French man of letters in his time. He was elected to the Académie Française in 1896 and awarded the 1921 Nobel Prize in Literature for his brilliant literary achievements. Notable works include Le Crime de Sylvestre Bonnard, Thaïs, and his satirical masterpiece Penguin Island.
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