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The Nobel Prize for Literature

Literary Prize · International · Founded 1901
A

Excellent (A) — Imprimatur Grade

The Nobel Prize for Literature is the most prestigious international literary prize. Multi-decade Swedish Academy administration. Material 2018 sexual-harassment scandal pause (no prize awarded); 2019 resumption.

95
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Author Treatment
A
Editorial Quality
A
Sales / Distribution Reach
A
Adaptation Track Record
B+
Rights Posture
A
/ Key Events & Disclosures

Timeline & positioning.

  • Founded 1901
  • Swedish Academy administration
  • 2018 prize pause (scandal)
  • 2019 resumption with reforms

/ Best for

Lifetime-achievement literary recognition; international authors at the peak of recognition.

/ Watch out for

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