The Nobel Prize in Literature


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The Nobel Foundation presents information on Guatemalan writer Miguel Angel Asturias (1899-1974), who won the 1967 Nobel Prize in literature. Asturias received the Nobel prize for his literary achievement rooted in the national traditions of Indian peoples of Latin America. The foundation highlights a biographical sketch of Asturias, his acceptance speech, the prize presentation speech, and a Nobel lecture by Asturias.













The Nobel Peace Prize and the Laureates


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Presents brief biographical portraits of the 106 recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize during its 100-year history.




Nobel Prize Winners of the World


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The Nobel Prize is awarded for achievements in physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Literature and for Peace. The Nobel Prize is an international award given by the Nobel foundation in Stockholm, Sweden. In 1968, the prize in Economics was established in memory of Alfred Nobel, the founder of the Nobel Prize, Each Prize consists of medal, certificate of appreciation, and cash award. Founded in 1901 by the inventor of dynamite, Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize is the world's most celebrated honour. It grants its winners instant celebrity status and acclaim. It is very difficult to select the best out of best, because general perception is that a Nobel laureate is always the best in the concerned field. This book comprises brief biographies of many famous Nobel laureates. In last chapter, a list has been given that comprises the name of all the Nobel Prize winners in all six categories for the readers benefit. You would certainly find this book informative, inspiring and educative. It is a good reference book too.




Nobel Laureates, 1901-2000


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This is the complete guide to the Nobel Prizewinners of the 20th Century. Included are: 703 biographies and photographs, covering all 6 Nobel classifications; Classifications chronologically presented from 1901 onwards, by Literature, Chemistry, Physics, Physiology or Medicine, Economics and Peace; Three indices encompass the Laureates by Alphabetical Order, Country of Birth and Classification; Yearly summary of world events; A detailed commentary on the life and times of Alfred Nobel; How the Laureates are chosen and the rewards they receive; An ongoing treasury and reference for all ages; and Why the Nobel Prize is regarded as the most prestigious award in the world.