The Vegetarian by Han Kang 채식주의자 . Winner of the International Booker Prize and San Clemente Literary Award, a masterpiece that captivated the world. First published 15 years ago, Han Kang’s The Vegetarian returns in a newly designed edition. This novel, which expanded the global presence of Korean literature after winning the 2016 International Booker Prize, masterfully combines the pain of wounded souls with the intensity of botanical imagination. Life Pattern Korea. Praised as “meticulously crafted and shocking,” the novel continues to resonate deeply, capturing the imagination of readers worldwide. Receiving international acclaim, The Vegetarian was described by The New York Times as “a novel that will create ripples across American literature while resonating with its readers” and by The Guardian as “a stunning combination of extraordinary prose and violent themes.” Life Pattern Korea. Domestically, the novel has sold nearly 1 million copies, solidifying its position as a landmark in Korean literature. The story follows Yeong-hye, a woman who suddenly refuses to eat meat, causing conflict with her family. Narrated from the perspectives of her husband, brother-in-law, and sister, the novel delves into patriarchal violence perpetuated under the guise of family and Yeong-hye’s defiance as she transforms, both physically and emotionally, into a tree. Through its profound exploration of familial and societal expectations, The Vegetarian achieves a universal resonance, offering a haunting meditation on identity, resistance, and transformation. Life Pattern Korea. . Author: 한강 Han Kang Publisher: 창비 Changbi (2022) . ! This book introduction is translated by machine translators and may contain mistranslations. For exact information, please refer to the publisher’s official introduction. ! There are ink marks of us and publishers/distributors on the top edge or bottom edge of all the books we sell. This is to check the authenticity of the book and track its distribution path. This is common for Korean bookstores. ! The cover of the book can be changed without notice.
