Han Kang : The Nobel Prize winner in Literature

Dr Elangbam Hemanta Singh
Contd from previous issue
This novel, The Greek Lessons, 2011; English translation, 2023 is a novel that portrays the lives of two lonely persons-the teacher and his dumb pupil.
They are tied through the Greek language and all the problems they have while dealing with identity and expressions. The novel depicts loneliness, connection, and awareness between themselves and other people.    
International success for Han Kang has really affected Korean literature in its expanded reach and reception outside of South Korea. It also made her capable of communicating universal themes from a unique Korean perspective, thus opening the doors to translation and international recognition for other Korean authors. Thus, the works of Han and her fellow writers are those who have challenged the convention and tradition of literature through open discussion of taboo themes in literature.
Here are some important Research Topics on Han Kang’s works. The young promising scholars could focus on her narrative techniques, thematic explora- tions, and philosophical inquiries: 1. The Role of Silence and Voicelessness in Han Kang’s Novels 2. Intersection of Art and Violence in The Vegetarian and Human Acts 3. Motherhood and Familial Bonds as Constructs of Societal Expectations 4. Exploring Eco-feminism in Han Kang’s The Vegetarian 5. Han Kang’s Use of Experimental Form to Convey Psychological Depth 6. Comparative Study of Death and Rebirth Imagery in The White Book and Human Acts 7. The Inter- section of Gender and Power in Han Kang’s Female Characters 8. Han Kang’s Treatment of Physicality and Body Horror as Expressions of Trauma. 9. The Role of Empathy and Human Connection in Human Acts  10. Language as a Symbol of Identity and Isolation in Greek Lessons.
Some useful Books and Journals
Kim, Minjeong.   Women and Body Politics in Han Kang's The Vegetarian and Other Works. Routledge, 2023
Rhee, Jooyeon. Trauma and Ethics in South Korean Literature. Univer- sity of Hawaii Press, 2019
Rhee, Jennifer. Korean Literature in Translation: Propaganda, Trans-nationalism, and Literary Pro- duction. University of Minnesota Press, 2021
Cho, Chloe Haeun. “The Silence of Trauma in Han Kang's The Vegetarian.’’ Asian Journal of Literature, Culture and Society, 2020
Lee, Allison K.  “Translating Trauma: Language and Silence in Han Kang’s The White Book.” Journal: Translation Review, 2020.
Park, Sun Hwa.  “Memory, Language, and Identity in Greek Lessons.” Korean Language and Literature Studies, 2022 The writer is HoD English, Ideal Girls’ College, Akampat