Hungarian Writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai Awarded 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for Visionary Works

Oct 09, 2025 08:36 pm CST

Hungarian author Laszlo Krasznahorkai has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his visionary works that blend apocalyptic themes with profound artistry. Born in southeastern Hungary in 1954, Krasznahorkai follows in the Central European literary tradition of Kafka and Bernhard, with his breakthrough novel 'Satantango' establishing him as a major literary voice. The prestigious Swedish Academy award carries a prize of $1.2 million.