Human acts : a novel / Han Kang ; translated from the Korean and introduced by Deborah Smith.
"In the midst of a violent student uprising in South Korea, a young boy named Dong-ho is shockingly killed. The story of this tragic episode unfolds in a sequence of interconnected chapters as the victims and the bereaved encounter suppression, denial, and the echoing agony of the massacre. From Dong-ho's best friend who meets his own fateful end; to an editor struggling against censorship; to a prisoner and a factory worker, each suffering from traumatic memories; and to Dong-ho's own grief-stricken mother; and through their collective heartbreak and acts of hope is the tale of a brutalized people in search of a voice." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1101906723
- ISBN: 9781101906729
- ISBN: 9781101906743
- Physical Description: 218 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First United States edition
- Publisher: New York, New York : Hogarth, [2016]
- Copyright: ©2014.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Democratization > Korea (South) > History > 20th century > Fiction.
Korea (South) > Politics and government > 1960- > Fiction. - Genre:
- Fiction.
Available copies
- 18 of 22 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 22 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | FIC HAN (Text) | 36015000285458 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
Accessibility Features
Summary:
"In the midst of a violent student uprising in South Korea, a young boy named Dong-ho is shockingly killed. The story of this tragic episode unfolds in a sequence of interconnected chapters as the victims and the bereaved encounter suppression, denial, and the echoing agony of the massacre. From Dong-ho's best friend who meets his own fateful end; to an editor struggling against censorship; to a prisoner and a factory worker, each suffering from traumatic memories; and to Dong-ho's own grief-stricken mother; and through their collective heartbreak and acts of hope is the tale of a brutalized people in search of a voice." --
