• Considering the meaning this award has been given in the society to which I belong, I must reject this undeserved prize which has been presented to me. Please do not receive my voluntary rejection with displeasure.

  Source: Telegram naar Nobelcomite (29-10-1958)

  Boris Pasternak
  Russian writer 1890-1960
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3. presented
4. voluntary
5. rejection
6. please

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Considering the meaning this award has been given in the society to which I belong, I must reject this undeserved prize which has been presented to me. Please do not receive my voluntary rejection with displeasure. by : Boris Pasternak

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