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The Nobel Prize in Literature 1904

"in recognition of the fresh originality and true inspiration of his poetic production, which faithfully reflects the natural scenery and native spirit of his people, and, in addition, his significant work as a Provençal philologist"
"in recognition of the numerous and brilliant compositions which, in an individual and original manner, have revived the great traditions of the Spanish drama"
Frédéric Mistral José Echegaray y Eizaguirre
Frédéric Mistral José Echegaray y Eizaguirre
half 1/2 of the prize half 1/2 of the prize
France Spain
b. 1830
d. 1914		 b. 1832
d. 1916
 
 

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