Imre Kertész

Hungarian author and Nobel Prize winner

Imre Kertész - Hungarian author and Nobel Prize winner
Born

November 9th, 1929
95 years ago

Died

March 31st, 2016
8 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Hungary

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This Hungarian author wrote extensively about the Holocaust and its lasting effects on humanity. Works include 'Fatelessness,' which reflects on the experiences of a young Jewish boy in Auschwitz. The literary career spanned several decades, with themes exploring individuality and existentialism. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2002 for the body of work, emphasizing the importance of personal experience in understanding history. The impact of historical trauma on human identity served as a central focus throughout writings.

Wrote 'Fatelessness'

Received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2002

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