“To read books gives us more power to survive these very difficult times on Earth.”
— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 9, 2025
When we spoke to 2025 literature laureate L谩szl贸 Krasznahorkai, he encouraged us all to read more.
Krasznahorkai also spoke about his happiness and excitement about being the newest Nobel Prize… pic.twitter.com/n5SWZKjR3w
L谩szl贸 Krasznahorkai, born in 1954 in Gyula, Hungary, is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary literature. Known for his long, flowing sentences and explorations of existential and apocalyptic themes, his novels, including S谩t谩ntang贸 and The Melancholy of Resistance, immerse readers in Kafka-esque worlds of human struggle and societal decay 馃枊️馃寣.
As a literary figure, he continues Hungary’s proud tradition of producing globally influential writers 馃嚟馃嚭, blending Central European history, philosophy, and personal observation into novels that are both challenging and mesmerizing ✨. Krasznahorkai’s life and work show how isolation, discipline, and vision can create stories that linger in the mind long after the last page 馃摉馃挱.
Krasznahorkai has revealed in this interview that he actually lives in three places: near Budapest, in Trieste (Italy), and in Vienna (Austria). This triad of homes reflects his central European ties and literary cosmopolitanism, showing that while he treasures solitude for writing, he also remains connected to vibrant cultural centers.
Krasznahorkai said that his primary inspiration comes from a sense of bitterness — a deep awareness of the world’s fragility and the human condition .
