The work has been praised for its ability to explore the complexities of language and interpersonal relationships, offering a meditation on intimacy and loss.
“Greek Class” has been well received by critics and readers, further establishing Han Kang as a leading voice in contemporary literature after winning the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature.
The last book of Han Kang, titled “Greek class”is a short novel that addresses deep themes such as loss, darkness, and human connection. The story focuses on two main characters: a woman who has lost the ability to speak after the death of her mother and the loss of custody of her son, and a teacher who returns to Korea after living in Germany and faces blindness. progressive.
Through her ancient Greek classes in Seoul, the protagonist seeks to recover her voice and identity, while the teacher deals with his own struggles. The narrative unfolds in less than two hundred pages and is infused with introspective poetry that reflects human vulnerability and the longing for connection.
The book begins with a reference to Jorge Luis Borges, establishing a significant literary link and showing Kang’s admiration for the Argentine author. The work has been praised for its ability to explore the complexities of language and interpersonal relationships, offering a meditation on intimacy and loss.
“Greek Class” has been well received by critics and readers, further establishing Han Kang as a leading voice in contemporary literature after winning the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Source: Ambito
