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Historical Fiction· South Korea

Human Acts

by Han Kang
Aggregate Editorial Score43/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 2014217 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Han Kang's Human Acts (2014) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. Multiple voices—the living and the dead—speak from the Gwangju Uprising of 1980, when South Korean students rose against martial law and were brutally suppressed. Han Kang's novel is a meditation on the human capacity for violence and for compassion. Themes of Gwangju Uprising, South Korea, violence run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 2014.

Book Details

AuthorHan Kang
Published2014
Country of Origin🇰🇷 South Korea
LanguageEnglish
Pages217
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9781101906132
Editorial Score43/100
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🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇰🇷 South Korea

This book is part of South Korea's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
notable · global
201411
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Han Kang
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Human Acts about?

Multiple voices—the living and the dead—speak from the Gwangju Uprising of 1980, when South Korean students rose against martial law and were brutally suppressed. Han Kang's novel is a meditation on the human capacity for violence and for compassion.

Who wrote Human Acts?

Human Acts was written by Han Kang, from South Korea. First published in 2014.

What awards has Human Acts won?

Human Acts has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 2014.

Is Human Acts worth reading?

Human Acts is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 11/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Gwangju Uprising, South Korea, violence.

Where can I buy Human Acts?

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What category is Human Acts?

Human Acts is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is Human Acts from?

Human Acts originates from South Korea's literary tradition. Explore more books from South Korea on our country page.

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