What was controversial about Martinson's Nobel Prize?
He was an academy member
He was too young
He was not Swedish
He was not a writer
Answer
Martinson's Nobel Prize was controversial because he was a member of the Swedish Academy, the institution that awards the prize. Some critics argued that this created a conflict of interest, as Martinson was effectively judging his own work. Others defended the decision, arguing that Martinson's membership in the Academy was a testament to his literary merit.
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