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1976 Nobel Prize in Literature
 1976 Nobel Prize in Literature | |
|---|---|
| Saul Bellow | |
_(cropped).jpg) "for the human understanding and subtle analysis of contemporary culture that are combined in his work" | |
| Date |
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| Location | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Presented by | Swedish Academy |
| First award | 1901 |
| Website | Official website |
The 1976 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Canadian-American novelist Saul Bellow (1915–2005) "for the human understanding and subtle analysis of contemporary culture that are combined in his work".[1][2][3] He is the sixth American recipient of the prize. The previous American recipient was John Steinbeck in 1962.[3]
- ^ "Notes on People - Saul Bellow". The New York Times. November 19, 1976. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ "Bellow Wins 1976 Nobel Prize". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 22 October 1976.
- ^ a b "Award Brings U.S. a Sweep of Honors". New York Times. 22 October 1976.
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