Buchclub: Han Kang »Die Vegetarierin«

Book Club with sinologist Dagmar Borchard on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Museum Fünf Kontinente

Yeong-hye, a seemingly ordinary wife, suddenly decides to stop eating meat. What initially appears to be a personal decision quickly develops into a radical break with social norms. The novel *The Vegetarian* by South Korean Nobel Prize winner Han Kang is a disturbing, symbolic exploration of identity, freedom, and the limits of human existence.

Novels and Short Stories from China, Japan, and Korea

Numerous works by Chinese, Japanese, and Korean authors have found their way into world literature. In the book club with Dagmar Borchard, we discuss both classics and contemporary publications that reflect the literary diversity of these countries.
Each month, we select a work in German translation and discuss it together. Please obtain the book in question and read it before the meeting. The facilitator will provide a brief introduction to the author and the work.
Dagmar Borchard, a sinologist, fully qualified lawyer, and journalist, has led a German literature circle for the German Club Shanghai and an English book club for the Royal Asiatic Society Shanghai Branch for over 10 years.

Registration and Fees

Cost: Participationis free of charge
Registration:Email kunstvermittlung@mfk-weltoffen.de