On this day in 2017, Bob Dylan recorded his Nobel Prize lecture reflecting on the literary influences that shaped his songwriting. He discusses how classic works like 'Moby-Dick', 'All Quiet on the Western Front', and 'The Odyssey' informed his understanding of storytelling and human nature. Dylan emphasises that songs, while distinct from traditional literature, share its expressive power and are meant to be heard rather than read. His introspective speech offers insight into the interplay betw