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Han Kang Wins the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature
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The prestigious 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to Han Kang, the acclaimed South Korean author, in recognition of her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life. Han Kang is best known internationally for her novel The Vegetarian, which won the Man Booker International Prize in 2016.
A Literary Voice of Trauma and Humanity
Han Kang’s literary works often explore themes of violence, memory, and the resilience of the human spirit. She has received critical acclaim for her evocative storytelling, which brings to light the personal and collective suffering embedded in Korean history.
Her 2024 Nobel Prize citation particularly highlights her ability to blend poetic language with deep emotional and historical insight, making her one of the most compelling literary voices of contemporary times.
Notable Works of Han Kang
Some of her most influential books include:
The Vegetarian (2007) – A surreal novel about a woman’s transformation and rebellion against societal norms, dealing with themes of autonomy, desire, and violence.
Human Acts (2014) – A deeply moving novel about the Gwangju Uprising of 1980, where students and civilians were brutally suppressed by the military.
The White Book (2016) – A meditation on grief, memory, and life, written in fragmented, poetic prose.
We Do Not Part (2024) – Her latest novel, exploring the Jeju Island Massacre in post-World War II Korea, set to be released in English in 2025.
A Historic Moment for Korean Literature
Han Kang’s win marks a significant moment for Korean literature, making her the first South Korean writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her award follows a growing international interest in Korean fiction, poetry, and cinema.
In her Nobel acceptance speech, Han Kang emphasized the power of literature to heal wounds, bear witness to history, and connect people across cultures. She also acknowledged the painful histories that inspire her writing, saying, "Words are fragile, but they carry the weight of history and human emotions. Through literature, we can touch the untouchable and say the unspeakable."
Global Recognition and Future Impact
Following her Nobel win, Han Kang’s books have seen a surge in global sales, and many are being translated into multiple languages. Scholars and readers alike are revisiting her works to better understand the profound themes she explores.
The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2024 serves as a testament to Han Kang’s literary genius, solidifying her place among the world’s most influential writers. Her works will continue to inspire, challenge, and resonate with readers for generations to come.
About the Nobel Prize in Literature
The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded annually by the Swedish Academy to an author who has produced outstanding work in the field of literature. Recent winners include Annie Ernaux (2022) and Jon Fosse (2023). The prize remains one of the highest honors in the literary world.
Paris Picasso Museum reopens with new selection
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PARIS, March 10, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - The Picasso Museum in Paris, which houses the world's biggest collection of the Spanish artist's works, is reopening on Tuesday with an overhauled display and a first-ever tribute to his ex-partner, the renowned painter Francoise Gilot.
The new permanent collection will present a fresh selection of 400 works by Pablo Picasso across the museum's 22 rooms.
'Babar' book series author Laurent de Brunhoff dead at 98: US media
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NEW YORK, March 23, 2024 (AFP) - French artist Laurent de Brunhoff, the
author and illustrator of dozens of children's books starring the affable
elephant character "Babar" created by his father, died Friday at the age of
98, US media reported.
De Brunhoff's wife, Phyllis Rose, had posted on Instagram Wednesday that he
had recently suffered a stroke and was in hospice care at home in the United
States.
Rose told The New York Times on Friday that De Brunhoff, who was born in
Paris in 1925, had died at home in Key West, Florida.
Created in 1931 by Laurent de Brunhoff's parents, the "Babar" series has sold
millions of copies around the world and has been translated into over a dozen
languages.
The illustrated "Babar" series follows the exploits of the eponymous jungle-
born elephant, who receives an upbringing in Paris following his mother's
death by a hunter, then travels back to found his own city. Later editions
take the elephant to a variety of locations, and even into space.
De Brunhoff's father Jean published seven "Babar" books before dying from
tuberculosis at an early age, with the son then deciding at age 21 to carry
on the series.
He would go on to create dozens of works around the character, with his last,
"Babar's Guide to Paris," published in 2017.
"Babar" has also been adapted into several movies and TV shows.
Bangladesh Heritage Magazine inaugurated at Heritage Festival
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Delwar Jahid speaking in the inauguration meeting as Chairperson.
The magazine was formally inagurated by IMLD hero Md. Siddique Hossain on the first day of the festival. Delwar Jahid, President of Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta and pevilion chair presided that meeting and spoke.
Special guest was Dr. Hafizur Rahman, Advocate Ahmed Ali, Dr. Mosfiqur Rahman and Rezaul Karim.
The Chief guest distributed the Heritage megazine among others to-Founder Convenor Tazul Ali, Bikash Talukder, M Zakaria, Noor-e-Alam, BHESA Secretary Masod Bhuiyan, Ex VP Tomal Islam, VP Zulfiqure Ahmed, Dollin Islam, Anamur Rahman Miah, Nurul Huda, and Syfur Hasan.
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- Agro-Ocean
- Asian News and Views
- Bangabandhu Development and Research Institute
- Bangladesh North American Journalists Network
- Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA)
- Coastal 19
- Delwar Jahid's Biography
- Diverse Edmonton
- Dr. Anwar Zahid
- Edmonton Oaths
- Motherlanguage Day in Canada
- Samajkantha News
- Step to Humanity Bangladesh