Karl Adolph Gjellerup

Nobel Prize in Literature 1917

“for his varied and rich poetry, which is inspired by lofty ideals”

Karl Adolph Gjellerup was a Danish poet and novelist. He was awarded the 1917 Nobel Prize in Literature for his varied and rich poetry, which is inspired by lofty ideals.

Field

Literature · Literature

Lifespan

1857–1919