The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to the Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai, a writer celebrated for his dense, philosophical, and visionary novels. The Swedish Academy announced the prize on Thursday, October 9, selecting him "for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art."

Krasznahorkai, born in 1954 in Gyula, Hungary, has long been a significant figure in contemporary literature. Often called the "master of the apocalypse," his work is renowned for its long, winding sentences and bleakly humorous exploration of modern life. The academy's citation highlights his ability to find affirmations of artistic power even within challenging and desolate landscapes.

His most notable works include "Satantango" (1985), "The Melancholy of Resistance" (1989), and "Baron Wenckheim's Homecoming" (2016). Krasznahorkai's influence extends beyond literature through his acclaimed collaborations with Hungarian film director Béla Tarr, who famously adapted several of his novels into stark, critically praised films.

This prestigious award makes Krasznahorkai the 122nd laureate to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. His win is a major moment for Hungarian literature, as he is the second author from Hungary to receive the honor, following Imre Kertész in 2002. The prize solidifies Krasznahorkai's legacy as one of the most distinctive and important voices in world literature today.