George Szirtes
George Szirtes is a prominent Hungarian-born poet, translator, and editor, known for his significant contributions to contemporary literature in English. He has translated numerous works of Hungarian literature, including those of László Krasznahorkai, and has received acclaim for his own poetry, which often explores themes of identity, exile, and the Holocaust. Szirtes's work is characterized by its lyrical style and profound emotional depth, reflecting his rich cultural heritage and personal experiences. He was in the news for praising Krasznahorkai's hypnotic writing and the unique resonance of his literary vision.
Born on Nov 02, 1948 (77 years old)
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Hungary:
George Szirtes translated Krasznahorkai's works into English and highlighted the challenges of translating his sentences.
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Hungary:
George Szirtes expressed his joy at hearing that Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature.
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United Kingdom:
George Szirtes translated László Krasznahorkai's extraordinary sentences with considerable rhythmic energy.
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Hong Kong:
George Szirtes describes Krasznahorkai as a hypnotic writer whose constructed worlds resonate in the reader's mind.
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United States:
George Szirtes describes Krasznahorkai's narrative style as a 'slow lava-flow of narrative'.
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India:
Krasznahorkai's English language translator, George Szirtes, described him as a hypnotic writer.
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