Herta Mueller wins Nobel prize for literature - Update
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Stockholm - Romanian-born Herta Mueller of Germany has won this year's Nobel prize for literature, the Swedish Academy announced in Stockholm on Thursday. The Academy's citation said that "with the concentration of poetry and the frankness of prose, (she) depicts the landscape of the dispossessed." She was born August 17, 1953, in the German-speaking town of Nitzydorf, Romania. Four of her works have been translated into English.
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congrats Nobel Laureate
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kathija.m ,
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:25:54 GMT
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I am privileged to take this opportunity to congratulate and offer my personal good wishes to you, Nobel Laureate, Herta Müller
for achieving this great distinction, 2009 Nobel Prize, in the category of Literature, for the key contribution and achievements with the concentration of poetry and the frankness of prose, depicts the landscape of the dispossessed" It is a well deserved and very important Honor and shows the significance that is attached to. It’s absolutely splendid that your efforts and outstanding achievements are recognized.
We join with your family and friends in recognizing the dedication in representing your record of Achievement, Personal Integrity,unchallenged and strengthened Dedication.
You always have earned Great respect and Admiration and richly deserves this Tribute.
With sincere respects and regards,
KATHIJA.M
CHAIRMAN & M.D. TECH2LAUNCH CONSULTANCY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED INDIA.
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