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Which Icelandic Nobel laureate was Halldór Laxness?

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Halldór Laxness was the first Icelandic Nobel laureate, winning the award in 1955. He was a prolific writer who wrote novels, short stories, poetry, and plays. His work often explored themes of Icelandic culture and history, and he was known for his strong social commentary. Laxness was also a political activist and was involved in the Icelandic independence movement.
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