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RGS1811 • yesterday at 11:08 PM • 0 replies • view on HN

I don't see "new" in either of the criteria you quoted. It also doesn't fit with the explicit reasons given for awarding the prize to many past recipients. Sometimes originality is a factor, but in many cases the reason is just judged merit.

Look at the list here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nobel_laureates_in_Lit...