눈물상자

"This story by Han Kang, renowned for her profound literary works, is a fairy tale crafted for adult readers. Inspired by the children's play Shall I Show You My Tears?, the narrative borrows the intriguing concept of ""a man who collects tears in a box."" The tale unfolds with a unique though all tears are transparent, if they were to crystallize, each would reveal a different color. This imaginative starting point explores the emotional spectrum of human experiences, transforming the seemingly simple act of crying into a vivid and symbolic journey." 작가 한강이 어른을 위해 쓴 동화. '눈물을 보여드릴까요?'라는 어린이극에서 '눈물을 상자에 모으는 아저씨가 있다'는 설정을 빌려 썼다. 이야기는 눈물은 모두 투명하지만, 그것들을 결정으로 만들면 각기 다른 색깔이 나올 거란 발상에서 시작된다.