Tomas Tranströmer
Swedish poet and Nobel laureate
Born
April 15th, 1931
94 years ago
Died
March 26th, 2015
10 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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Born in Sweden, this individual gained recognition as a poet and translator. A significant figure in modern poetry, several collections were published, exploring themes of nature, memory, and human consciousness. In 2011, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his significant literary work, which has been translated into numerous languages. Alongside poetry, this individual worked as a psychologist, contributing to the field with insights embedded in literary practice. The blend of keen observation and poetic expression shaped the literary landscape, leaving a lasting legacy.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2011
Published acclaimed poetry collections like 'Baltics' and 'The Deleted World'
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