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Did Karlfeldt ever publicly explain why he initially refused the Nobel Prize?

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No, Karlfeldt never publicly explained why he initially refused the Nobel Prize. Some speculate that he did not want to be associated with the prize because of its political implications, while others believe that he simply did not want to be in the spotlight. Whatever the reason, his decision to refuse the prize has been the subject of much debate and speculation.
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