Description
A major, never before translated novel by the author of Muj ng / The Heartless--often called the first modern Korean novel.
About the Author
Yi Kwang-su was born in 1892 during the twilight years of the Korean monarchy, which ended in 1910 with the anexation of Korea by Japan. Recognized as one of modern Korea's best novelists, especially for his 1917 novel The Heartless, he died in disfavor in 1950, accused of collaboration with the Japanese. Jang Jung-il was born in 1960. Self-educated, Jang's wide-ranging tastes led him to try his hand at various genres once he began his career as an author. Jang Jung-il is infamous-and has even been jailed-for his erotic and violent fiction. He continues to write, albeit with less controversy, given Korean society's increasing liberality. Jang Jung-il was born in 1960. Self-educated, Jang's wide-ranging tastes led him to try his hand at various genres once he began his career as an author. Jang Jung-il is infamous-and has even been jailed-for his erotic and violent fiction. He continues to write, albeit with less controversy, given Korean society's increasing liberality.
Book Information
ISBN 9781564789112
Author Yi Kwang-Su
Format Paperback
Page Count 512
Imprint Dalkey Archive Press
Publisher Dalkey Archive Press
Weight(grams) 680g
Dimensions(mm) 217mm * 141mm * 37mm