Imre Kertész: Biography, Facts and Career
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Imre Kertész (Hungarian: [ˈimrɛ ˈkɛrteːs]; 9 November 1929 – 31 March 2016) was a Hungarian author and recipient of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Literature, "for writing that upholds the fragile experience of the individual against the barbaric arbitrariness of history". He was the first Hungarian to win the Nobel in Literature. His works deal with themes of the Holocaust (he was a survivor of German concentration and death camps), dictatorship, and personal freedom.
Quick facts about Imre Kertész
- Full name: Imre Kertész
- Born: 1929-11-09
- Nationality: Hungary
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q47755
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Who is Imre Kertész?
Imre Kertész (Hungarian: [ˈimrɛ ˈkɛrteːs]; 9 November 1929 – 31 March 2016) was a Hungarian author and recipient of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Literature, "for writing that upholds the fragile experience of the individual against the barbaric arbitrariness of history".
What nationality is Imre Kertész?
Imre Kertész is Hungary.
When was Imre Kertész born?
Imre Kertész was born on 1929-11-09.
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