The next winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature will be announced on October 8, and Chinese author Kang Xue and Australian author Gerald Moran are currently among the favorites of bookmakers.
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On the eve of the announcement of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Boston Globe argues that Stephen King, a well-known American author, could be a worthy candidate for the award, despite his distance from popular works.