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Which writers shared the 1974 Nobel Prize in Literature?
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Swedish literature
Stiernhielm, detail of an oil painting by D.K. Ehrenstrahl, 1663; in Gripsholm Castle, Sweden
In 1974, the Nobel Prize in Literature was jointly awarded to two Swedish writers:
Both authors were recognized for their significant contributions to Swedish literature as working-class writers who introduced innovative techniques and themes to the field.12