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• 11/21

  Thursday
  Han Kang's Literary World Through Translation: 2024 Nobel Prize Laureate in Literature 5:30 pm EST/GMT-5
  Olin Humanities, Room 205
  
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  Han Kang's Literary World Through Translation: 2024 Nobel Prize Laureate in Literature

  Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 5:30 pm EST/GMT-5 | Olin Humanities, Room 205

  
  Join us for an illuminating event celebrating Han Kang, the first South Korean writer and also the first Asian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. This event offers a glimpse into her acclaimed works, with a special focus on their journey through translation. Our guest speaker, Victoria Caudle, will introduce Han Kang’s prize-winning novels, including The Vegetarian and Human Acts. Caudle will delve into the nuances of translating Kang’s works into English, exploring the broader significance of translating Korean literature for global audiences. Selected readings and discussions from Han Kang’s works will add depth to this unique event.

  Contact: Soonyoung Lee
  E-mail: [email protected]