Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai awarded Nobel Prize in Literature

László Krasznahorkai has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his “compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.” The Hungarian author, known for five novels including the acclaimed “Satantango,” expressed mixed emotions of happiness, calm, and nervousness upon receiving the news.

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