Polish Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk. Yesterday was very important for Poles living in the country, Norwegian Polonia, and for all Poles scattered around the world. Olga Tokarczuk - our outstanding writer has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her book, The Books of Jacob, was of particular interest in the Swedish Libraries. Tokarczuk is the 6th person of Polish nationality who received this award in the field of literature. At the same time, the 15th woman in the history of this prestigious award that has been appreciated.
Polish Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk - a great success for all of us!
The award for 2018 went to Olga Tokarczuk, while the distinction for 2019 went to Peter Handke - Austrian writer and translator. According to the records of the Swedish Academy, the writer received the award "for narrative imagination that, with encyclopedic passion, presents crossing boundaries as a form of life." Everyone who knows Olga Tokarczuk's works will agree that this description perfectly reflects the author's work. This award is a continuation of the writer's extremely interesting story. Olga Tokarczuk has long been mentioned without hesitation among this year's literary favorites Nobel Prizes. Everyone kept their fingers crossed. In previous years, she was the winner of "The Man Booker International Prize 2018" for the novel "Bieguni" and twice winner of the Award Literary Award "Nike" for the novels: "Bieguni" in 2008 and "Księgi Jakubowe" in 2015. It is worth noting at this point that she is the most frequently translated Polish author. Her novels are extremely popular in over twenty countries and are translated into many languages.
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Olga Tokarczuk: "I dedicate this award to Poles!"
After receiving the award, Olga Tokarczuk said that I dedicate this award to Poles. She also encouraged her compatriots to actively participate in the upcoming ones elections to the Sejm and Senate of the Republic of Poland. Why do we love Olga Tokarczuk? For the unique atmosphere of the novel, for its involvement in the social affairs of our country. Olga Tokarczuk has always been one of those people who spoke clearly and directly about matters important to us. For sensitivity to other people, ecology, animal rights. Congratulations Mrs. Olga! While wishing you further success in the industry.
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