László Krasznahorkai
Hungarian novelist and essayist celebrated for dense, long-sentence prose and visionary novels such as Melancholy of Resistance and Satan Tango; frequently translated into English and internationally acclaimed.
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Jun 12, 2014 • 30min
László Krasznahorkai: Seiobo There Below
László Krasznahorkai, an award-winning Hungarian novelist known for his dense and lyrical prose, dives into his latest work, Seiobo There Below. He explores the connection between heaven and hell through the eyes of a Taoist goddess, framing human life as an expression of yearning rather than strict belief. Krasznahorkai emphasizes beauty as the central hero of his narrative, reflecting on art's role in restoration and human aspiration. His unique writing process involves composing in his head, influenced by rituals and his experiences with Japanese culture.
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Dec 5, 2012 • 1h 35min
László Krasznahorkai in conversation with Colm Tóibín
László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian literary maestro known for his intricate prose, engages with Colm Tóibín, an Irish literary giant celebrated for his insightful novels. They dive into the influence of Kyoto on Krasznahorkai’s work, exploring perceptions of eternity. He reflects on his travels to China and Mongolia, revealing contrasts between cultures. Their riveting discussion covers the challenges of translating long, rhythmic sentences, humor in his novels, and collaborating with filmmaker Béla Tarr on adaptations. Listeners also get a sneak peek into Krasznahorkai’s forthcoming works.
