I think nobelprice for literature doesnt qualify just literature also for its politic view
2007-02-05 06:32:56 · 3 answers · asked by curious 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I wouldn't run out to buy something simply because it won the Nobel prize, but the Nobel prize does help getting a book known to the wider public. You are right to say the award has become very political, but they don't give it to half-baked book. When something earns a Nobel prize, you can be pretty sure it's quality literature, whether you agree with the authors' conclusions or not.
2007-02-05 06:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the work. Would I run out and get a book just because of a Nobel Award? No. I have looked over the awards and seen books that interest me.
2007-02-05 14:47:58 · answer #2 · answered by starlamalone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. What influences me more is the book reviews and excerpts on National Public Radio. Since there are no bookstores within 30 miles of me, I have to special order my reading via Amazon or Barnes & Noble. No browsing. NPR and word of mouth is where I make my choices.
Now if the Nobel Award winner was featured on NPR, I might get it.
2007-02-05 14:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋