mythologyandhistory, 27 days ago to Stoicism Did you know that Jean-Paul #Satre, the literary #philosopher, may have asked for #prize money after he declined the #NobelPrize? In 1964, Satre won the Nobel Prize for #Literature for his (depressing) catalogue of novels. He declined. His rejection caused a scandal (to Satre's chagrin), & the prize remained unawarded. In 1975, the #Swedish #Academy received a letter asking if the prize #money would still be available. It isn't known if Satre or someone close to him sent it. #philosophy
Did you know that Jean-Paul #Satre, the literary #philosopher, may have asked for #prize money after he declined the #NobelPrize?
In 1964, Satre won the Nobel Prize for #Literature for his (depressing) catalogue of novels. He declined.
His rejection caused a scandal (to Satre's chagrin), & the prize remained unawarded.
In 1975, the #Swedish #Academy received a letter asking if the prize #money would still be available.
It isn't known if Satre or someone close to him sent it.
#philosophy