Odysseus Elytis wins the Nobel Prize in Literature for poetry influenced by Greek history and the Aegean landscape. His radiant imagery and experimental language express freedom, resistance and the enduring spirit of his culture.
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Odysseus Elytis
Nobel Prize history for Odysseus Elytis based on the award records stored in the World History Database.
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Recorded Nobel Prize awards
1 distinct award entry or entries in the World History Database.
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