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Franz Haas praises Romanian writer Mircea Cărtărescu in a review for Neue Zürcher Zeitung, highlighting his significance in contemporary literature. The review coincides with the German release of Cărtărescu's poetry collection, "Du trägst meine Samstage, ich deinen Oktober." Haas notes Cărtărescu's early poetry, which struggled for publication under communism, and its influence on his later prose. He argues that Cărtărescu deserves a Nobel Prize for his literary contributions over the past three decades. The review reflects on Cărtărescu's evolution from poetry to epic narratives, emphasizing his work during the 1980s and the impact of the fall of communism on his writing. At 70, Cărtărescu remains a strong contender for the Nobel Prize.