Before the prize was announced, Mr. Sartre told the Swedish Academy, which bestows the award, that he did not want to receive it. But, as The Times noted, “the academy members felt that he was the only possible recipient” that year. (The award ended up going to Donna Murphy for “The King and I.”)In Protest of IntolerancePhotoSometimes it’s about making a broader point. Advertisement Continue reading the main story“It is high time that writers take a stand,” Mr. Vajpeyi said at the time. PhotoHe also skipped the awards ceremony in December of that year, citing “pre-existing commitments.”In the end, however, he delivered his Nobel lecture last June — just in time to claim the award.

Source: New York Times December 27, 2017 07:32 UTC