Nobel Prize in Literature: Krasznahorkai wins for visionary work amid apocalyptic terror
Nobel Prize in Literature: Krasznahorkai wins for visionary work amid apocalyptic terror
Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai wins the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, announced by the Swedish Academy; prize money and ceremony details noted.
The Swedish Academy announced on Thursday that Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature. This year's literature prize joins announcements for Chemistry, Physics, and Medicine.
Krasznahorkai is celebrated for a long and influential body of work described by the BBC as a 'compelling and visionary oeuvre' that, 'in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.'
The prize carries 11 million Swedish kronor (about ₹1.03 crore) and will be awarded on December 10, The Hindu reports. The Times of India similarly notes the cash amount; The New York Times puts the total prize money at almost $1.2 million.
This recognition places Krasznahorkai in the global literary spotlight and highlights the Nobel prize’s reach across arts and ideas.
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