Literature
What to read: László Krasznahorkai
Curious about 2025 literature laureate but unsure which of his books to pick up first? Here members of the Swedish Academy give their recommendations. Satantango (1985)…
moreFighting oppression with poetry
The Nobel Prize in Literature is not only for novelists. Several literature laureates have been recognised for their remarkable poetry, which they have used to…
moreWhat to read? Book tips from the Swedish Academy
Want to know more about works by the literature laureates? The experts behind the Nobel Prize in Literature let you in on their reading recommendations.…
moreA strange mirror: a conversation with Olga Tokarczuk
Olga Tokarczuk speaks about the transformative power of reading and writing, and their profound impact on our mental health.
moreOlga Tokarczuk: “Literature is a great therapist”
2018 literature laureate on what health means to her, how literature and mental health are connected, and what she learned from working as a psychologist.…
moreProgramme for Nobel Week 2024
Press programme Stockholm This is the press programme for Nobel Week in Stockholm. You will need to apply for accreditation for some of the activities…
moreWhat to read: Han Kang
Curious about 2024 literature laureate but unsure which of her books to pick up first? Here Steve Sem-Sandberg from the Swedish Academy gives his recommendations. The…
moreJon Fosse – Prosa
Prose
Nobel Prize laureate in literature 2023 Jon Fosse reads (in Norwegian) from his book Det andre namnet. Septologien I-II (The Other Name. Septology I-II). The video was…
moreJon Fosse – Prosa
Prose
Nobel Prize laureate in literature 2023 Jon Fosse reads (in Norwegian) from his book Det andre namnet. Septologien I-II (The Other Name. Septology I-II). The video was…
moreWhat to read: Jon Fosse
Want to get started with 2023 literature laureate , but don’t know which book to pick up first? We spoke to Anders Olsson, Chairman of…
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