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Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson received the Nobel for his poetry, described as..?

  • Dark and foreboding

  • Noble, magnificent and versatile

  • Simple and understated

  • Fiery and provocative

Answer

Noble, magnificent and versatile, these are the words used to describe the poetry of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1903. Bjørnson was a Norwegian poet, playwright, novelist and essayist. He is considered one of the most important figures in Norwegian literature. His work is often characterized by its romanticism and its focus on national identity.
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