But, five days after Bob Dylan was given the Nobel prize for literature, the singer’s lack of comments on the subject may have been broken. In a subtle update on Dylan’s website, a page promoting a new book of his lyrics now includes the declaration “winner of the Nobel prize in literature”. It will be a big party in any case and the honour belongs to him.”The decision to award Dylan the Nobel prize was not without controversy. Will Self also called on Dylan to follow the example of the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre and turn down the prize. “The fact that he has declined this distinction does not in the least modify the validity of the award,” the Nobel committee said at the time.

Source: The Guardian October 20, 2016 15:54 UTC