Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Hungarian novelist and screenwriter Laszlo Krasznahorkai received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his profound and visionary body of work. Often referred to as the “writer of the apocalypse,” Krasznahorkai’s novels explore themes of existential dread, human resilience, and the search for meaning in chaotic times. The Nobel committee honoured him for his ability to reaffirm the transformative power of art amidst apocalyptic terror. His richly complex narratives and stylistic mastery have earned him global acclaim as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary world literature.