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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

고기잡이는 갈대를 꺾지 않는다

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고기잡이는 갈대를 꺾지 않는다
Original Title
고기잡이는 갈대를 꺾지 않는다
Title Romanization
Gogijabineun galdaereul kkeokji anneunda
Title Sub
김주영 장편소설
English Title (Printed)
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Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > 1945-1999

Author
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Co-Author
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Published Year
2003
Publisher
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ISBN
8974562294
The Series
創批詩選 ; 33
Main Characters
Jang Seok-do, narrator, younger brother
Subject/Theme
Autobiographical coming-of-age novel, family
Plot

The author relives his childhood through the characters: mother raising two sons, “Samson” Jang Seok-do who is the idol of the younger son, a barber shop owner, a school teacher, and the eldest son (narrator) and his younger brother in the anti-communist atmosphere of the Korean society after the end of the Korean War.

Descriptions(Languages 2)
  • English(English)
  • Korean(한국어)

Set in a rural village, this novel arouses nostalgia for the readers. It is praised as a work that is both to popular taste and contains universality.

시골 마을을 배경으로 하여 대중들의 향수를 자극하는 작품이다. 대중성과 보편성을 고루 갖추고 있는 작품으로 평가된다.

Translated Books4 See More

  • LE PÊCHEUR NE CUEILLE PAS DE ROSEAUX
    French(Français) Book Available
    LE PÊCHEUR NE CUEILLE PAS DE ROSEAUX
    Kim Juyeong et al / JOU-YOUNG KIM / 2000 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > 1945-1999
  • Рыбак не помает камышей
    Russian(Русский) Book Available
    Рыбак не помает камышей
    Kim Juyeong et al / КИМ ДЖУёН / 2003 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > 1945-1999
  • El pescador no tala
    Spanish(Español) Book Available
    El pescador no tala
    Kim Juyeong et al / JOO-YOUNG KIM / 1996 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > 1945-1999
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