ManJung, Kim
The Nine Cloud Dream
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143131274
- author:
- ManJung, Kim
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.68 x 12.85 x 1.83 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Nine Cloud Dream by Kim Man-jung is a profound exploration of human existence. In 17th-century Korea, a young monk's journey takes an unexpected turn when he is reincarnated as the ideal of men, forcing him to confront the nature of happiness and fulfillment. As he navigates his new life, filled with material, martial, and sensual accomplishments, the monk encounters eight women who further his path towards understanding the fleeting value of his good fortune. Through their interactions, he grapples with the fundamental truths of Buddhism, seeking a deeper comprehension of the human condition. This thought-provoking novel, translated by a PEN/Hemingway finalist, offers a unique perspective on the meaning of a good life and the virtue of living simply with mindfulness.
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