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Han Kang

Han Kang is a South Korean writer, born on 27 November 1970 in Gwangju. Best-known works include The Vegetarian, Human Acts, Greek Lessons and The White Book. Honours include Yi Sang Literary Award, International Booker Prize and Premio Malaparte.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Han Kang, mostly historical fiction and korean literature, published by Hogarth, first published in 2021.

Born 27 November 1970, GwangjuFrom South Korea

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Books reviewed1

Our average4.0★from 1 rated

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We Do Not Part2021 · ★ 4.0

GenresHistorical Fiction 1 Korean Literature 1 Literary Fiction 1PublishersHogarth

Awards & honours

6 recorded

International Booker Prize2016Nobel Prize in Literature2024Prix Médicis étranger2023

Literary prizes

Nobel Prize in Literature 2024Prix Médicis étranger 2023International Booker Prize 2016Ho-Am Prize in the Arts 2024Premio Malaparte 2017Yi Sang Literary Award 2005

Books

1 book

We Do Not Part2021 · ★ 4.0

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