The Ignoble Nobel

November, 1973

Since it was established in 1901, the annual Nobel Prize for "the most remarkable literary work of idealistic inspiration" has crowned some 65 writers and the world--at least momentarily--has considered them great. Now, to celebrate the prize and its winners, the Nobel Prize Library is being published in a 20-volume set of selections at a cost of $79.60. It will be a sumptuous piece of furniture for your home; it will "open new horizons for your family" and its biographical a...