Michael Krüger misses the fans of poems - Michael Krüger Praises László Krasznahorkai's Nobel Win, Laments Poetry's Decline
Michael Krüger, the renowned literary figure and former director of Munich's Hanser Verlag, has expressed his delight at the Nobel Prize in Literature being awarded to László Krasznahorkai. Krüger, who has spent over four decades in the publishing industry, believes Krasznahorkai to be one of the best writers of his generation.
Krüger, who has published numerous books including 'Among Poets', has a deep appreciation for poetry and poets. He considers them exceptional people, but lamentably, he believes there are few people left who care about poems today. Krüger thinks poets no longer have anything significant to say, reflecting a decline in poetry enthusiasts.
Despite this, Krüger finds brilliance in a poem that draws him back to read it again and again. The recent reorganization of the management at Carl Hanser Verlag in Munich has not changed his perspective, though the names of the current managing directors remain unspecified.
Michael Krüger's insights into the literary world highlight the enduring value of exceptional writers like László Krasznahorkai, even as he laments the waning interest in poetry. His lifelong experience among poets and in the publishing industry lends weight to his observations, which serve as a reminder of the power of literature to captivate and inspire.
