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Originally Published 3 months ago — by NobelPrize.org
The article provides recommendations from the Swedish Academy on which books by László Krasznahorkai to read first, highlighting his notable works such as 'Satantango', 'The melancholy of resistance', 'Seiobo there below', and 'Herscht 07769', each showcasing his unique style of dense, dark, and surreal storytelling that explores themes of resistance, art, and human existence.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Colm Tóibín recounts how he helped publish Nobel laureate László Krasznahorkai in the UK through Tuskar Rock Press, highlighting Krasznahorkai's unique, intense writing style and his thoughtful, shy personality, as well as the challenges and significance of bringing his work to a wider audience.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Conversation
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his visionary and compelling works that explore apocalyptic terror and reaffirm the power of art, characterized by complex language and dark themes of societal breakdown and nihilism, while also emphasizing the importance of beauty and tradition in art as a response to modern despair.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai won the Nobel Prize in literature for his surreal, anarchic novels that blend bleakness with humor, making him the first Hungarian laureate since 2002 and recognized for his epic, absurdist style. He is celebrated as a master of the apocalypse, with works that probe human hopelessness and manipulate language, earning international acclaim and awards.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian author known for his epic, hypnotic sentences and apocalyptic themes, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in literature for his visionary work that affirms the power of art amid terror, with his novels often exploring ominous visions and complex narratives across various global settings.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian author known for his visionary and compelling works like Satantango, has won the Nobel Prize in Literature for his epic storytelling that explores themes of apocalyptic terror and the power of art, making him the second Hungarian to receive this honor.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NobelPrize.org
László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian author known for his epic, apocalyptic, and grotesque works, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2025, recognized for his profound influence on contemporary literature through his unique narrative style and exploration of themes like chaos, order, and artistic creation.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NobelPrize.org
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai for his compelling and visionary works that highlight the power of art amidst apocalyptic themes.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian novelist known for his dark, complex works that explore apocalyptic themes and human despair, has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, recognized for his visionary and compelling oeuvre that affirms the power of art amid global terror.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by DW
Laszlo Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian novelist known for his postmodern and dystopian works, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that highlights the power of art amidst apocalyptic themes. The award recognizes his significant contributions to literature, including adaptations of his novels into acclaimed films, and his influence within the Central European literary tradition. The Nobel ceremony will take place in December, with the prize including a monetary award and a lecture.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in literature for his compelling and visionary works that explore apocalyptic themes and reaffirm the power of art, with notable novels like Satantango and The Melancholy of Resistance.