Han Kang
Award-Winning Works
Award-Winning Works
10 BooksLove in Yeosu
Han Kang’s breakthrough debut short story collection, capturing the quiet yearnings and emotional landscapes of vulnerable souls.
My Wife's Fruit
Acclaimed collection of short fiction featuring the seminal story of a woman transforming into a plant, which inspired The Vegetarian.
Your Cold Hands
An unsettling and hypnotic exploration of identity, vulnerability, and human desire through a sculptor obsessed with creating plaster life casts.
The Vegetarian
Han Kang’s international sensation and winner of the Man Booker International Prize. A lyrical, shocking, and unforgettable allegory of rebellion and bodily autonomy.
The Wind Blows, Go
A profound and atmospheric exploration of memory, loss, and friendship sparked by the mysterious death of an artist.
Greek Lessons
The intimate story of an unlikely connection between a woman who has lost her voice and her Ancient Greek teacher who is rapidly losing his sight.
I Put the Evening in the Drawer
Han Kang’s sole poetry collection, distilling her distinct lyrical sensibility, visceral imagery, and contemplation of human existence.
Human Acts
A visceral, harrowing, and deeply moving novel portraying the aftermath of the 1980 Gwangju democratic uprising through multiple unforgettable voices.
The White Book
A lyrical, fragmented, and deeply personal meditation on grief, mourning, and the tenacity of the human spirit structured around a list of white objects.
We Do Not Part
Winner of the Prix Médicis Étranger. A powerful and poetic journey into the historical tragedy of Jeju Island and the enduring light of memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Award-Winning Works series? +
The Award-Winning Works series by Han Kang has 10 books.
In what order should I read the Award-Winning Works books? +
The recommended way to read Award-Winning Works is in publication order. The first book is Love in Yeosu.
Is the Award-Winning Works series finished? +
The Award-Winning Works series currently has 10 published books.
What is the first book in the Award-Winning Works series? +
The first book in the Award-Winning Works series is "Love in Yeosu", published in 1995.
Is Award-Winning Works worth reading? +
Award-Winning Works is one of the most acclaimed series in Ficción Literaria, written by Han Kang. With 10 books, it offers a rich and well-developed story that has captivated readers worldwide.