John Galsworthy

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John Galsworthy

Born: 14 August 1867, Kingston Hill, United Kingdom

Died: 31 January 1933, London, United Kingdom

Residence at the time of the award: United Kingdom

Prize motivation: "for his distinguished art of narration which takes its highest form in The Forsyte Saga."

Language: English

Prize share: 1/1

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