Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, it was announced on Thursday, october 9th. The Swedish Academy said in their press release Krasznahorkai was recognized for “his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.”
The 71-year-old novelist, known for his dystopian works and long-time collaboration with filmmaker Béla Tarr, is the first Hungarian laureate since Imre Kertész in 2002.
The Swedish Academy praised his ability to reveal the fragility of social order while maintaining faith in art. The prize includes €1 million, a gold medal, and a diploma.
