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In fact, there have been a number of big-name writers throughout the decades who haven't been recognized by the Nobel Foundation,
which has led to criticism of the award.
One of the primary objections is that it is Eurocentric — unfairly favoring writers from the West —
which won't be helped by this year's prize, as the favorites Modiano beat out for the prize were Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami
and Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong'o.