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How To Win The Nobel Prize in Literature
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Unlock the secrets behind one of the most prestigious awards in the literary world with *How To Win The Nobel Prize in Literature* by David Carter. This hardback gem, spanning 200 pages, delves into the fascinating narrative of the Nobel Prize in Literature, showcasing a blend of humor, wit, and insightful commentary. Ideal for aspiring writers and literature enthusiasts alike, this book navigates through the unpredictable waters of what it takes to impress the Nobel Committee.
Filled with anecdotes about celebrated authors like James Joyce, Marcel Proust, and Mark Twain—who shockingly never received this honor—Carter highlights the complexity and quirks of Nobel selections. Did you know that political, ideological, and even geographical biases can sway decisions? This engaging guide not only sheds light on celebrated laureates but also discusses why some writers, like Henryk Sienkiewicz and Paul Heyse, achieved this accolade. Through an entertaining set of tongue-in-cheek guidelines, you'll explore the essential factors for literary success, such as the importance of translation, particularly into Swedish, and the curious trend of male laureates. With intriguing quotes from acceptance speeches and the author's works, this book answers many pressing questions about winning the Nobel Prize in Literature. Whether you’re a budding author or simply love exploring the literary world, *How To Win The Nobel Prize in Literature* is your ticket to understanding the complexities of this coveted honor.
Author: David Carter
Bind: hardback
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 20-09-2012
With humour, wit and insight David Carter provides an account of the mixed fortunes of the Nobel Prize in Literature, together with tongue-in-cheek guidelines for the would-be laureate.
There are acclaimed writers - James Joyce, Marcel Proust, Leo Tolstoy, Mark Twain - who never won the Nobel Prize - and others, less well-known, such as Henryk Sienkiewicz, Paul Heyse and Wladyslaw Reymont, who did. What do you have to do to impress, or be snubbed by the Nobel Committee? Using the device of a set of guidelines for the would-be laureate, the book explores many of the unusual and controversial decisions made by the committee over the years. The reader can discover the many quirky considerations that hopeful writers must bear in mind. Certain factors always help, such as 'being a man', and 'having your work translated into Swedish'. Presenting interesting quotes from the presentation and acceptance speeches and from other sources in the writers' works, David Carter provides answers to some intriguing questions, such as: why did some writers refuse to accept the prize, and why were others rejected? Is there evidence for political, ideological and geographical bias in the selection? Why was it sometimes awarded to two writers and sometimes not at all? What does it actually take to win?
Filled with anecdotes about celebrated authors like James Joyce, Marcel Proust, and Mark Twain—who shockingly never received this honor—Carter highlights the complexity and quirks of Nobel selections. Did you know that political, ideological, and even geographical biases can sway decisions? This engaging guide not only sheds light on celebrated laureates but also discusses why some writers, like Henryk Sienkiewicz and Paul Heyse, achieved this accolade. Through an entertaining set of tongue-in-cheek guidelines, you'll explore the essential factors for literary success, such as the importance of translation, particularly into Swedish, and the curious trend of male laureates. With intriguing quotes from acceptance speeches and the author's works, this book answers many pressing questions about winning the Nobel Prize in Literature. Whether you’re a budding author or simply love exploring the literary world, *How To Win The Nobel Prize in Literature* is your ticket to understanding the complexities of this coveted honor.
Author: David Carter
Bind: hardback
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 20-09-2012
With humour, wit and insight David Carter provides an account of the mixed fortunes of the Nobel Prize in Literature, together with tongue-in-cheek guidelines for the would-be laureate.
There are acclaimed writers - James Joyce, Marcel Proust, Leo Tolstoy, Mark Twain - who never won the Nobel Prize - and others, less well-known, such as Henryk Sienkiewicz, Paul Heyse and Wladyslaw Reymont, who did. What do you have to do to impress, or be snubbed by the Nobel Committee? Using the device of a set of guidelines for the would-be laureate, the book explores many of the unusual and controversial decisions made by the committee over the years. The reader can discover the many quirky considerations that hopeful writers must bear in mind. Certain factors always help, such as 'being a man', and 'having your work translated into Swedish'. Presenting interesting quotes from the presentation and acceptance speeches and from other sources in the writers' works, David Carter provides answers to some intriguing questions, such as: why did some writers refuse to accept the prize, and why were others rejected? Is there evidence for political, ideological and geographical bias in the selection? Why was it sometimes awarded to two writers and sometimes not at all? What does it actually take to win?
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