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Budapest, the vibrant capital city of Hungary, holds the distinction of being the birthplace of the renowned author, Imre Kertész. Kertész, a literary luminary, left an indelible mark on the world of literature with his poignant and evocative prose. His works, deeply rooted in his personal experiences as a Holocaust survivor, have earned him international acclaim and recognition, including the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature in 2002.