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novel by Krasznahorkai
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Satantango is a 1985 novel by Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai. The novel is set in Hungary before the fall of communism and explores the complex interpersonal and political dynamics within a struggling rural community. Krasznahorkai is known for his postmodern style, often characterized by absurdist and dystopian themes, as well as exceptionally long and intricate sentences. His work has been adapted into film, notably by director Béla Tarr. Krasznahorkai won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2025.12

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