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Name: 채식주의자
Rating: 4 (30 reviews)
Author: Han Kang

‘Vegetarian’ (Ch'aesikchuŭija) is a Korean novel by Han Kang, originally published in 2007 by Ch'angbi and later translated into English. The story is set within the context of Korean family life and explores complex interpersonal relations, especially among married women. Themes of identity, psychological depth, and the interplay of dreams and nightmares permeate the narrative, reflecting broader cultural and philosophical questions while also touching on dietary choices. The translation brings the novel’s incisive examination of personal and societal pressures to an English‑speaking audience, maintaining the author’s subtle engagement with familial bonds, gender roles, and existential inquiry within contemporary Korean society.

First publish date: 2007

Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction

Authors: Han Kang

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