László Krasznahorkai (born 1954) is a Hungarian novelist whose work is renowned for its apocalyptic vision, long flowing sentences, and philosophical depth. Widely regarded as one of the leading figures in contemporary literature, he was awarded the International Booker Prize in 2015 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2025. His best-known novel, "Sátántangó," portrays a decaying rural community in a haunting exploration of hope, despair, order, and chaos.