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The Vegetarian (Korean: 채식주의자) is a 2007 novel by South Korean author Han Kang, winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. Based on Han's 1997 short story "The Fruit of My Woman", The Vegetarian is a three-part novel set in modern-day Seoul and tells the story of Yeong-hye, a part-time graphic artist and home-maker, whose decision to stop eating meat after a bloody nightmare about human cruelty leads to devastating consequences in her personal and familial life …
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The Vegetarian (채식주의자 (소설)) — verified Korean book. Published 2016-02-02. By Han Kang.
The Vegetarian was published in 2016-02-02 (verified via Wikidata Q131429088 2026-06-29 00:21 UTC; Wikipedia The Vegetarian 2026-06-29 00:21 UTC, as of 2026-06-29).
Who wrote The Vegetarian?
The Vegetarian was written by Han Kang (verified via Wikidata Q131429088 2026-06-29 00:21 UTC; Wikipedia The Vegetarian 2026-06-29 00:21 UTC, as of 2026-06-29).
What is The Vegetarian's original language?
The Vegetarian — Original language: English (verified via Wikidata Q131429088 2026-06-29 00:21 UTC; Wikipedia The Vegetarian 2026-06-29 00:21 UTC, as of 2026-06-29).
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