It is worth reviewing the criteria and nomination processes for the Nobel prizes. For example, the following are the only individuals who can nominate for the Prize in Literature: 1.
Members of the Swedish
Academy and of other academies, institutions and societies
which are similar to it in construction and purpose;
2.
Professors of literature
and of linguistics at universities and university
colleges;
3.
Previous Nobel Laureates in Literature;
4.
Presidents of those
societies of authors that are representative of the literary
production in their respective countries. The Nobel Committee for Literature sends invitation letters to persons who are qualified to nominate for the Nobel Prize in Literature. No one can nominate himself
or herself. Winners must be living; Nobel prizes are never given posthumously. In general, Nobel award winners are individuals whose work is disruptive in terms of influence on others working in the field and, especially, outside of the field.
While I greatly prefer the words, poetry, and music of Leonard Cohen, he was less influential than Dylan. . . unfortunately. Plus, he had a huge hiatus in productivity.
While I greatly prefer the words, poetry, and music of Leonard Cohen, he was less influential than Dylan. . . unfortunately. Plus, he had a huge hiatus in productivity.