Fulton, Bruce
The Penguin Book of Korean Short Stories
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241448519
- author:
- Fulton, Bruce
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Anthologies, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Penguin Book of Korean Short Stories is a rich and varied collection of Korea's greatest short stories, spanning a century of the country's vibrant literary tradition. From the Japanese occupation and colonial era to the devastating war between North and South and the rapid urbanization of later decades, this eclectic and moving collection captures the essence of Korea's short-story tradition.
Featuring stories by some of Korea's greatest writers, including Pak Wanso, O Chonghui, and Cho Chongnae, as well as many brilliant contemporary voices, such as P'yon Hyeyong, Han Yujoo, and Kim Aeran, this collection offers a unique insight into Korea's history and culture. Curated by Bruce Fulton, it is a volume that will surprise, unsettle, and engage readers.
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