For what did Elytis win the Nobel Prize?
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Elytis won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979 "for his poetry, which, against the background of Greek tradition, depicts with sensuous strength and intellectual clear-sightedness modern man's struggle for freedom and creativity." His work is characterized by its rich imagery, symbolism, and use of the Greek language. He is considered one of the most important Greek poets of the 20th century.
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