Literary Fiction· South Korea
I Have the Right to Destroy Myself
by Kim Young-haAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1996Korean
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Kim Young-ha's I Have the Right to Destroy Myself (1996) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. In this provocative novel, Kim Young-ha explores themes of existentialism, art, and the human psyche through the lens of a narrator who assists people in ending their lives. The book delves into the complexities of life and death, identity, and the search for meaning in a modern, urbanized world. Its philosophical depth and narrative style have earned it critical acclaim. Themes of existentialism, identity, art run through the work.
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Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.
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