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Stefan Żeromski

Writing

Born October 14, 1864 · Strawczyn, Poland, Russian Empire [now Strawczyn, Swietokrzyskie, Poland]

Died November 20, 1925

Also known as Stefan Zeromski

Biography

Polish prose writer, publicist, and playwright; first president of the Polish PEN Club, president of the Zakopane Republic. Four times nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature (1921, 1922, 1923, 1924). One of the most outstanding Polish writers in history. Knight of the Order of the White Eagle.

Awards & recognition

  • Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
  • Nobel Prize in Literature · 1924 · nominated
  • Nobel Prize in Literature · 1923 · nominated
  • Nobel Prize in Literature · 1922 · nominated
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  • Nobel Prize in Literature · 1921 · nominated

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