Why did Henri Bergson receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1927?

Henri Bergson was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1927 primarily because he was recognized as a master literary stylist whose works held both academic and popular appeal.1

Beyond his contributions as a philosopher who pioneered process philosophy, Bergson was celebrated for the clarity and elegance of his writing. His ability to communicate complex ideas regarding motion, change, and intuition allowed his influence to extend well beyond professional philosophical circles, impacting literature, art, and religion. By the time he received the prize, he had already achieved significant prestige in France, including his election as one of the "40 immortals" of the Académie Française.123