Swedish Poet Wins Nobel Prize In Literature

by Neda Ulaby, NPR

Swedish poet Tomas Transtromer is this year's winner of the Nobel Prize in literature. Transtromer has been mentioned as a candidate for the award for years. His work often walks a line between concrete reality and dreams — he's worked as a psychologist and social worker in addition to his writing.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, October 6, 2011