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Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025, which was announced today, 8 October at 4:30 pm (in India) by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is László Krasznahorkai from Hungary for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.
Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 was officially announced on 9 October 13 CEST Central European Summer Time (CEST)- 4:30 pm (in India) by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm. Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature. This prestigious award honors authors from around the world whose exceptional literary contributions ranging from novels and poetry to essays and short stories have enriched human culture and understanding. Each year the Nobel Prize in Literature recognizes the creativity, innovation and impact of writers whose works resonate globally shaping literature and inspiring readers across generations.
Nobel Prize in Literature is one of the world’s most respected literary awards created according to the will of Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite. Every year, the Swedish Academy honors an author, poet or playwright whose work has made a remarkable contribution to literature. This prize celebrates writers for either their overall body of work or a particular piece that showcases creativity, literary brilliance, and a lasting influence on society and culture. Since it began in 1901 the Nobel Prize in Literature has recognized voices from across the globe shining a light on stories and perspectives that continue to inspire and enrich the literary world.
Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 is one of the most esteemed global awards, which is given to authors whose literature has made a significant contribution to literature and society Check the detailed Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 overview below:
| Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 Overview | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Event Name | Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 |
| Announcing Body | Swedish Academy, Stockholm, Sweden |
| Announcement Date | 9th October 2025 |
| Announcement Time (IST) | 13 CEST Central European Summer Time (CEST)- 4:30 pm (in India) |
| Purpose | To honor outstanding literary contributions from authors worldwide |
| First Awarded | 1901 |
| First Laureate | Sully Prudhomme (France) |
| Genres | Novels, poetry, essays, short stories, drama |
| Official Website | www.nobelprize.org |
Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 is attracting a lot of attention with several writers being considered for this prestigious award. Indian author Amitav Ghosh is one of the top nominees, known for his novels that mix history, culture and environmental themes.
Other notable writers in the race include Can Xue from China, Laszlo Krasznahorkai from Hungary and Mircea Cartarescu from Romania. The winner was announced on 9th October 2025, and Laszlo Krasznahorkai received the prize was recognized their contribution to literature on a global scale.
Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 winners list was officially announced on 9th October 2025. The table below was updated as the Swedish Academy released the official names of the laureates and their contributions.
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| Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 Winners List | |||
| Year | Laureate(s) | Country / Institution | Contribution / Achievement |
| 2025 | Laszlo Krasznahorkai | Hungary | Literature on a global scale |
First Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded in 1901 to the French poet and novelist Sully Prudhomme. He was honored for his poetry, which was praised for its artistic beauty, depth of thought and idealistic qualities. This marked the beginning of a long tradition of recognizing exceptional literary talent from around the world celebrating authors whose works have a lasting impact on culture and society.
The first person of Indian origin to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature was Rabindranath Tagore in 1913. He was awarded for his collection of poems Gitanjali (Song Offerings) which showcased profound spiritual insight, lyrical beauty, and universal themes of humanity. Tagore’s achievement not only brought international recognition to Indian literature but also made him the first Asian to win a Nobel Prize in any category.
Nobel Prize in Literature honors authors, poets and playwrights whose work has had a profound impact on literature and society. Over the past five years, several writers from around the world have been recognized for their exceptional contributions.
| Nobel Prize Winners in Literature Last 5 years | |||
| Year | Laureate | Country | Reason for Award |
| 2025 | Laszlo Krasznahorkai | Hungary | For his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art. |
| 2024 | Han Kang | South Korea | For her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life. |
| 2023 | Jon Fosse | Norway | For his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable. |
| 2022 | Annie Ernaux | France | For the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements, and collective restraints of personal memory. |
| 2021 | Abdulrazak Gurnah | Tanzania | For his uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents. |
| 2020 | Louise Glück | United States | For her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes individual existence universal. |
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The Swedish Academy was officially announced the Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 on 8 October between 12:30 AM and 2:00 PM IST
It honors authors, poets, or playwrights whose work has made a significant contribution to literature inspiring readers and enriching global culture.
The first award was given in 1901 to Sully Prudhomme from France for his remarkable poetry.
Rabindranath Tagore won the prize in 1913 for his collection of poems Gitanjali making him the first Indian and Asian to receive a Nobel Prize.
The Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 was awarded to László Krasznahorkai from Hungary.
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