Five Interesting Facts about Jean-Paul Sartre
Jean-Paul Sartre's ideas have a continued influence on philosophical and literary studies today. But what are some of other facts about the ...
Nobel Prize
First, he cited that he always refused official honors, and indeed, he had also turned down membership to the Legion of Honour at this point. He claimed he would similarly turn down the Lenin Prize if offered it. He refused to associate himself and his work with an institution, arguing it went against what he stood for as a writer. He also wanted to see the <anchor>Nobel Prize</anchor> distributed to individuals of all ideologies and nations—East and West—and until it was, believed his acceptance would be misconstrued.