Nobel Prize in Literature 2024
- Dec 10, 2024, Stockholm, Sweden
The Nobel Prize has been awarded annually since 1901 by the will of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish Industrialist.
According to Nobel, the recipient must have “produced the most outstanding work in an idealist direction.”
While noteworthy individual work is often cited, the prize is presented to the body of work from an international author.
Previous laureates include William Golding (1983), Harold Pinter (2005), Kazuo Ishiguro (2017), and Louise Gluck (2020).
If you would like to learn more about the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024, continue reading for details about the ceremony, nominees, and voting process.
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When and Where is the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024?
The announcement for the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 7 am ET.
The prestigious ceremony is scheduled for December 10, 2024, and will be held at Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm, Sweden.
The ceremony is annually hosted on December 10, as it is the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death.
How are the Nominees Chosen?
The Swedish Academy will have received thousands of letters from across the world since November 2023.
The letters are endorsements for well-known and little-known authors for the internationally respected prize.
However, only qualified nominators can submit an endorsement, such as a Swedish Academy member or academics from institutions, academies, or societies. For instance, linguistics and literature professors can make an endorsement, as well as Nobel Prize laureates in literature or the chairperson of a writers’ organization.
Who Are the Nominees?
The Swedish Academy hasn’t confirmed the official nominees, but various names are favored for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Can Xue is the current favorite to receive the respected prize. The Chinese writer has written a string of successful books, including Frontier (2008), Love in the New Millennium (2018), I Live in the Slums: Stories (2020), and Barefoot Doctor: A Novel (2022).
Gerald Murnane, an Australian novelist and short story writer, is the second favorite and is best known for The Plains (1982), Inland (1988), Invisible Yet Enduring Lilacs (2005), and Last Letter to a Reader (2021),
Other possible names rumored for the prize include Haruki Murakami (A Wild Sheep Chase), Stephen King (The Shining), J. K. Rowling (The Harry Potter series), Salman Rushdie (The Satanic Verses), John Grisham (The Firm), Anne Carson (Wrong Norma), Cesar Aira (The Hare), and more.
What is the Voting Process for the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Members of the Swedish Academy will vote for their preferred candidate in October 2024.
The author who receives over half of the votes will be announced as the chosen Nobel Laureate in Literature the same month and will attend the ceremony in December 2024.
Could the Swedish Academy Select More Than One Laureate?
Yes. The Nobel Prize in Literature can be shared between two laureates, but not three or more.
What Does the Prize Include?
The chosen laureate(s) will receive a diploma bearing a citation, a gold medal, and a sum of money. The amount is determined by the Nobel Foundation each year.
In 2023, Jon Fosse, the Literature Nobel Prize laureate, received SEK 11 million (US $108,000).
Where Can I Watch the Nobel Prize in Literature Announcement?
You can watch a live stream of the Nobel Prize in Literature announcement on nobelprize.org. Alternatively, you can tune into its official digital channels for the announcements, as they will be broadcast on YouTube, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. Don’t miss it!
