English Title: Human Acts by Han Kang
Published by: aufbau
Language: German
Pages: 222
 
Summary:
"Menschenwerk," also known as "Human Acts" in English, is a novel by Han Kang that explores the aftermath of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising in South Korea. The story is told through the interconnected perspectives of various characters, including a young boy killed during the uprising, his friends, and family, as well as others affected by the violence and its ongoing consequences. The novel delves into themes of trauma, memory, resistance, and the search for humanity in the face of brutality and censorship.