Norwegian author Jon Fosse has been honored with the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature for his groundbreaking plays and prose that, according to the Swedish Academy, "give voice to the unsayable."

The announcement was made by Mats Malm, the permanent secretary of the academy, during a ceremony in Stockholm on Thursday.

The Nobel Prizes, endowed with a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor ($1 million), are part of a legacy left by their founder, Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel. Beyond the monetary recognition, winners are presented with an 18-carat gold medal and a diploma at the official award ceremonies scheduled for December.

Jon Fosse's works are celebrated for their innovation and their ability to articulate the ineffable. The Swedish Academy's acknowledgment underscores Fosse's unique contribution to literature, highlighting the power of his plays and prose to delve into the unspoken.

This recognition places Fosse among the distinguished literary figures who have received the Nobel Prize in Literature over the years. The award not only serves as a testament to Fosse's individual achievements but also marks a noteworthy moment in the broader literary landscape. (ILKHA)