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Published on: August 5, 2014
[Trauma in the novels of Han Kang]
Arko Oderwald1,2, Henriëtte E van der Horst3
1Stichting voor Literatuur en Geneeskunde.
Abstract:
Psychological trauma can stem from a traumatic upbringing or after a life-threatening situation. These two different types of trauma are the subject of four novels by Han Kang, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature 2024. In this article, we will discuss these novels and how Han Kang shapes them by mixing a poetic and fantastic style blending with realistic description. Unlike a medical book about trauma, such as Bessel van der Kolk's book, Han Kang brings you close to the experience of trauma, which brings insight into trauma experience and evokes compassion with the trauma victim.
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