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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

무영탑

About the Original Works

Original Title
무영탑
Title Romanization
Muyeongtap
English Title (Printed)
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Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > Historical > Biographical > Political > Social

Author
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Co-Author
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Published Year
1939
Publisher
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ISBN
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Main Characters
Asadal, Asanyeo, Juman, Geumseong, Gyeongsin
Subject/Theme
Love, art, history, Silla
Plot

This novel is set in Seorabeol during the reign of King Gyeongdeok of Silla, where two political forces, one that supports the culture of the Tang Dynasty and the other that wants to inherit the spirit of Hwarang, were in conflict. It focuses on the process in which Asadal, a stonemason from Buyeo, completes a beautiful tower amidst these circumstances.

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

This novel tells the story about the love and art of a craftsman, and at the same time, it has been acclaimed for uplifting the national spirit by highlighting Korea’s beautiful cultural assets against the backdrop of political turmoil.

이 작품은 한 장인의 사랑과 예술을 주제로 하고 있으며 동시에 정치적 상황을 배경으로 우리의 아름다운 문화재를 부각시킴으로써 민족혼을 고양시켰다는 평가를 받았다.

Translated Books1

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    Hyun Jin-geon / Hyun Jin-geon / 2015 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > Historical > Biographical > Political > Social
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