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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

등대지기

About the Original Works

Original Title
등대지기
Title Romanization
tŭngdaejigi
English Title (Printed)
-
Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century

Author
Cho Chang-in
Co-Author
-
Published Year
2005
Publisher
-
ISBN
9784763194466
Main Characters
Jae-u, Jae-u’s mother
Subject/Theme
Abandoned child, family, love, sacrifice

About the Author

  • Cho Chang-in
  • Birth : 1961 ~ -
  • Occupation : Novelist
  • First Name : Chang-in
  • Family Name : Cho
  • Korean Name : 조창인
  • ISNI : 0000000464459267
  • Works : 17
Plot

Abandoned and cut off from his family for a long time, Jae-u works alone as a lighthouse keeper on Gumyeong Island. One day, Jae-u's mother visits the island, and Jae-u learns the story about his family that he was unaware of. Meanwhile, a typhoon suddenly lands on the island, and Jae-u’s mother sacrifices herself to protect Jae-u.

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

This is a novel by Cho Chang-in, published in 2001. It is a story of a man overcoming the wounds inflicted on him by his family through understanding and love.

2001년에 출간된 조창인의 장편소설이다. 가족으로부터 받은 상처를 이해와 사랑으로 극복해내는 이야기다.

Translated Books4 See More

  • Chinese(汉语) Book Available
    灯塔守望者
    Cho Chang-in et al / 赵昌仁 / 2002 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century
  • Japanese(日本語) Book
    クミョンに灯る愛
    Cho Chang-in et al / チョ・チャンイン / 2011 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century
  • Japanese(日本語) Book
    グミョンの灯(ともしび)が消えるとき
    Cho Chang-in et al / チョ・チャンイン / 2005 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century
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