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This brand-new softcover edition is unopened and unread. Greek Lessons is noted for its sparse, lyrical prose and introspective tone, as well as Han Kang’s exploration of existential themes. Like her other works, it delves into human fragility and the ways in which people seek to overcome or accept their suffering. It has been praised for its meditative quality and the emotional depth of its characters. The novel is a quiet, contemplative exploration of loss, language, and human connection. It tells the story of two central characters: a woman who has lost her ability to speak and a Greek language teacher who is gradually losing his sight.

This brand-new softcover edition is unopened and unread. The novel explores themes of bodily autonomy, societal expectations, mental health, and the consequences of repression. Yeong-hye’s choice to become vegetarian is seen as a radical act of defiance against societal norms, and her family's inability to understand her leads to a breakdown of her mental and physical health. The narrative is told from the perspectives of three people: her husband, her brother-in-law, and her sister, each offering a different lens on Yeong-hye’s transformation. he story is divided into three parts and follows the life of Yeong-hye, a woman living in Seoul who decides to stop eating meat after experiencing disturbing, bloody dreams. Her decision, which seems simple at first, triggers a series of events that deeply affect her relationships and the lives of those around her.