Hungarian author László receives highest literary honor, He won hearts with his books

The Swedish Academy announced the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday. The awards were announced at 4:30 p.m. This year, László Krasznahorkai of Hungary was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. This award recognizes writers who have made a significant contribution to literature through outstanding books or poems. Born in 1954, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

The Academy, in announcing the award, stated that László Krasznahorkai's works are deeply influential and visionary. They demonstrate the power of art even amidst the world's devastation and fear.

Who is author László Krasznahorkai?

László Krasznahorkai is an epic writer in the Central European tradition, stretching from Kafka to Thomas Bernhard, and characterized by utter frankness. His first novel, "Sátántangó," was published in 1985 and established him as a writer in Hungary. The novel focuses on a group of destitute residents living on a barren farm in the Hungarian countryside just before the fall of communism. The committee stated that his books are philosophical and frankly address the problems of humanity, chaos, and modern society.

What are the author's most famous books?

László is known for writing deeply thought-provoking, melancholic stories. His books, "Sátántangó" and "The Melancholy of Resistance," have been adapted into films. "The Melancholy of Resistance" revolves around the difficult lives of a small village and its people, beautifully portraying the flaws and virtues of human nature. "Sátántangó" was even made into a seven-hour film, which was highly praised.

The winner will receive 11 million Swedish kronor (Rs 10.3 crore), a gold medal, and a certificate. If more than one winner wins, the prize money is divided among them. The awards will be presented in Stockholm on December 10. The Nobel Academy has so far announced prizes for physics, chemistry, medicine, and literature.