The French philosopher Jean Paul Sartre was awarded Noble Prize for literature in 1964, but he rejected that prize, according to his belief ...... As writers, what do you think?
It always seems good to receive recognitions in form of awards, prizes, trophies and many more; but, yes if someone like Sartre, refused such prize then he has strong reasons for doing so, as being a writer not wanted to be bound by any thing. Yes, courageous act!
It always seems good to receive recognitions in form of awards, prizes, trophies and many more; but, yes if someone like Sartre, refused such prize then he has strong reasons for doing so, as being a writer not wanted to be bound by any thing. Yes, courageous act!
In France, this is even worst: to get that honorific medal of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, you have first to officially beg for it. I don't know if Swedish academy that much trust artists to be born-rebels but I agree with Sartre, even if I childishly dream being bought (at good price) by any institution. ;-)