The preview and other stories by Cho, Son-jak

The preview and other stories (#0MOBJ42)

by Cho, Son-jak
Paperback Asian Humanities Press, 2003
Dewey: 895.7
Description: x, 243 p. : ill.; 22 cm.

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From Follett
Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-255).;The preview -- The wall -- An exemplary tale -- The high-tension wires -- The art Competition -- Rats are delicious -- The tomb of the patriots -- What Eun-ha said -- Young-ja's heyday -- Looking for father.
From the Publisher
Cho Sun Jak is a prolific South Korean writer of many novels and short stories. Many of his works have been adapted successfully as TV dramas and films, but very few of his works have been available in English till now. He presents an honest and frank view of the reality behind the successful development of modern Korea, with humor and sensitivity. The well-known novella, "The Preview," depicts the Korean War through the eyes of a young boy, and the other stories in this collection reflect the aftermath of the war, the desperate lives of the poor, the corruption of moral values, and the pathos of the lives of good-hearted prostitutes. The translations capture well the atmosphere and values of the period in which the stories were written. Detailed notes clarify linguistic points and the social and cultural context.
Product Details
  • Publisher: Asian Humanities Press
  • Publication Date: August 2003
  • Format: Paperback
  • Dewey: 895.7
  • Classifications: Fiction
  • Description: x, 243 p. : ill.; 22 cm.
  • Tracings: Kim, Chan Young. ; Carter, David R., 1945-
  • ISBN-10: 0-89581-828-0
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-89581-828-7
  • LCCN: 2003-016283
  • Follett Number: 0MOBJ42