Han Kang
South Korean author and 2024 Nobel Prize winner in literature. Known for her poetic prose exploring historical trauma and human fragility.
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Oct 14, 2024 • 7min
Han Kang, winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in literature, on her novel 'The Vegetarian'
Han Kang, the 2024 Nobel Prize-winning South Korean author, explores profound themes in her acclaimed novel, The Vegetarian. She discusses how the protagonist's choice to stop eating meat disrupts familial bonds and highlights societal expectations. Kang delves into gender dynamics, reflecting on the oppressive societal structures that shape her characters' lives. The conversation invites listeners to contemplate human violence and empathy through the lens of her poetic prose, underlining the deep complexities of trauma and resistance.
Oct 10, 2024 • 8min
First Reactions | Han Kang, Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 | Telephone interview
In a delightful chat, Han Kang, the groundbreaking 2024 Nobel Prize laureate in Literature and author of the acclaimed "The Vegetarian," shares her surprise and joy at this momentous recognition. As the first South Korean to win, she reflects on the literary community's influence on her work. Kang discusses her profound inspirations, including childhood favorites like Astrid Lindgren's 'Lionheart Brothers.' She invites new readers to explore her latest book, 'We Do Not Part,' and hints at a family-centered Nobel celebration.
