Govind Tekale
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This year's winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, Han Kang has chosen to express herself through a mixed medium of prose and poetry.
The core of Kang's writing is the depiction of the mortality of humanity and inhuman aspects of historical incidents.
She received the Nobel prize at the age of 53. Thus, making her the first Asian woman to win the award.
Her father was a famous writer and her two brothers happen to be novelists as well. Therefore, she inherited this literary tradition.
Han was admitted to a writing course after she graduated in Korean literature. Her first poem, 'Winter in Seoul,' became instantly famous. Soon after, she became well known for her collection of short stories called 'Love of Yeosu'.
She gained recognition when she was nominated for the Booker Award in 2016. Her 'The White Book' also figured in the final list of the Booker Award after 2 years.
The Gwangju Rising of 18 May 1980 was an unhappy incident in Korean history and her 'Human Acts' novel was based on the rise.
When asked about her reaction to the announcement of her winning the prize, she calmly said, "I had my meal; now I will have a cup of tea with my son." She did not hold any press conferences.