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Which prestigious award did T.S. Eliot win in 1948?

APulitzer Prize

BNobel Prize in Literature

CBooker Prize

DPresidential Medal of Freedom

Answer:

B. Nobel Prize in Literature

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Awards and Honors

1. Nobel Prize in Literature (1948)

Awarded for his "outstanding, pioneer contribution to present-day poetry."

2. Order of Merit (1948)

Conferred by King George VI, this is one of Britain’s highest honors for achievement in the arts and sciences.

3. Hanover Prize for Literature (1948)

Recognized his literary contributions, particularly his poetry.

4. Goethe Prize (1955)

A German literary award named after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, recognizing Eliot's literary achievements.

5. Presidential Medal of Freedom (1964)

The United States’ highest civilian honor, awarded posthumously.

6. Tony Award for Best Play (1950)

For The Cocktail Party, his play that successfully bridged poetry and theater.


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