'Translating the infinite sentence' Examining the work of László Krasznahorkai with translator Daniel Gustafsson

In this episode we discuss the work of 2025 literature laureate Lázsló Krasznahorkai with literary translator Daniel Gustaffson. Having translated many of Krasznahorkai's novels from Hungarian to Swedish, Gustafsson is an expert on his depictions of apocalyptic terror and long, winding sentences. 

Selections from Krasznahorkai's Nobel Prize lecture, interview and banquet speech are examined by Gustafsson and host Adam Smith to gain some understanding of this mysterious writer, his creative process and influences. 

For a quick introduction to 2025’s awarded work in literature, check out our Crash Course on László Krasznahorkai or Anders Olsson’s eloquent speech from the Nobel Prize award ceremony.

Read a complete profile of László Krasznahorkai, explore the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature and read his Nobel Prize lecture at our website, nobelprize.org.

See the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 and the moment László Krasznahorkai was awarded his medal.

This podcast was a production of Nobel Prize Outreach and Filt, and created in cooperation with Fundación Ramón Areces.

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