The Swedish Academy advances the Swedish language and Swedish literature
The Academy strives to promote Swedish as a rich, living language that is available for all to use and develop together.
The Swedish Academy is a versatile institution.
The Academy is a versatile institution that both safeguards our language heritage and highlights modern developments. Our work includes providing tools and resources and conferring awards with the aim of promoting Swedish language and literature.
The Nobel Prize
The task of selecting the recepient of the Prize was entrusted to the Swedish Academy by Nobel in his will. It was intended for the person who shall have produced in the field of literature the most outstanding work of an idealistic tendency. The first Nobel Prize was awarded in 1901.