László Krasznahorkai receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for his work as a whole. His books, set in apocalyptic worlds, convey a message of kindness, hope and defense of art in the face of times of anguish and pessimism. His style, with long phrases, combines dark humour with a grotesque and absurd vision. He has often been compared to Kafka. He has been influenced by Japanese and Chinese philosophy. All this with the aim of transforming absurdity and misfortune into a message of hope.
