Nobel Prize in Literature 2021

The novelist was awarded with the Prize for his stringent & compassionate penetration of “ effects of colonialism” and fate of refugees in the gulf between civilizations & continents.

Who's Abdulrazak Gurnah?
Abdulrazak Gurnah was born in the time 1948. He grew up on the isle of Zanzibar in Indian Ocean. after he arrived in England as a exile in 1960’s. He worked as Professor of English & Postcolonial Literatures at the University of Kent, Canterbury. He has published ten novels and several short stories.

First Literature
His work revolves around the theme of the exile’s disturbance. He started writing as a 21- year-old in English exile. Indeed though Swahili was his first language, he made English his bookish tool. He intentionally breaks with convention to emphasize the indigenous populations. As a result, his novel‘ Desertion’about a love affair becomes a contradiction to “ the imperial romance”.

Artistic Interests
Alfred had broad artistic interests. He developed erudite interests during his early youth, that lasted throughout his life. His library comprised of a rich selection of literature in different languages. He tried his hand as an author & started writing fantasy during the last ages of his life.

People recognised under this group
Academy has recognised 117 people for their erudite creations, so far. Out of them, 16 are women.

2020 Nobel Prize in Literature
2020 Nobel Prize in Literature was given to American poet Louise Gluck, who's professor of English at Yale University. He was awarded for her unmistakable poetical voice