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Eizaguirre, José Echegara(1832-1916) Spanish writer. José Echegaray Y Eizaguirre received the 1904 Nobel Prize in Literature "in recognition of the numerous and brilliant compositions which, in an individual and original manner, have revived the great traditions of the Spanish drama."
José de Echegaray y Eizaguirre - Biography
Find out more about how: "At the height of his career he turned to the stage, a passion that dated back to his youth." José Echegaray y Eizaguirre (1832-1916)
"The leading Spanish dramatist of the last quarter of the 19th century. Along with poet Frédéric Mistral, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1904." Nobel Prize for Literature 1904 - Presentation Speech
In this presentation speech, C. D. af Wirsén, Permanent Secretary of the Swedish Academy, says, "The Swedish Academy therefore was right to render homage to Mommsen and Bjørnson in awarding them Nobel Prizes even at a time when both were past their prime." Nobel Prize in Literature
Find a list of the Nobel Prize winners in Literature since 1901. Nobel Prize Internet Archive
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