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What did the 1903 Nobel Prize in Literature honor Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson for?

  • His novels

  • His plays

  • His poetry

  • His memoirs

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Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was awarded the 1903 Nobel Prize in Literature for his poetry. His poetry is known for its lyrical style and its focus on Norwegian culture and history. Bjørnson was a major figure in the Norwegian independence movement, and his poetry was often used to promote Norwegian nationalism.
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