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Elias Canetti (Bulgarian: Елиас Канети; 25 July 1905 – 14 August 1994; ⫽ k ə ˈ n ɛ t i, k ɑː-⫽; German pronunciation: [eˈliːas kaˈnɛti]) was a German-language writer, born in Ruse, Bulgaria to a Sephardic Jewish family.
Elias Canetti (born July 25, 1905, Ruse, Bulg.—died Aug. 14, 1994, Zürich, Switz.) was a German-language novelist and playwright whose works explore the emotions of crowds, the psychopathology of power, and the position of the individual at odds with the society around him.
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A brief overview of the life and works of the Austrian-born British writer and Nobel laureate Elias Canetti. Learn about his childhood, education, emigration, literary achievements, and personal relationships.
Aug 14, 1994 · The Nobel Prize in Literature 1981. Born: 25 July 1905, Ruse, Bulgaria. Died: 14 August 1994, Zurich, Switzerland. Residence at the time of the award: United Kingdom. Prize motivation: “for writings marked by a broad outlook, a wealth of ideas and artistic power”. Language: German. Prize share: 1/1.
Oct 5, 2022 · In 1981, Canetti was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for “writings marked by a broad outlook, a wealth of ideas, and artistic power.” His best-known works include his trilogy of memoirs The Tongue Set Free , The Torch in My Ear , and The Play of the Eyes ; the novel Auto-da-Fé ; and the nonfiction book Crowds and Power .
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May 14, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of Elias Canetti, a Bulgarian-born Swiss author who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1981. Explore his novels, plays, essays, and studies of crowd dynamics and obsessive behaviors.
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Aug 14, 1994 · Author of Auto-da-Fé, Party in the Blitz, Crowds and Power, and The Voices of Marrakesh: A Record of a Visit. Awarded the 1981 Nobel Prize in Literature "for writings marked by a broad outlook, a wealth of ideas and artistic power." He studied in Vienna.
