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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

사람의 아들

About the Original Works

Original Title
사람의 아들
Title Romanization
Saramui adeul
English Title(Printed)
Son of Man
Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > 1945-1999

Author
Yi Mun-yol
Co-Author
-
Published Year
1979
Publisher
민음사
ISBN
-
Main Characters
Nam Gyeongho, Min Yoseop, Cho Dongpal
Subject/Theme
God’s truth and human life

About the Author

  • Yi Mun-yol
  • Birth : 1948 ~ -
  • Occupation : Novelist
  • First Name : Mun-yol
  • Family Name : Yi
  • Korean Name : 이문열
  • ISNI : 0000000081755894
  • Works : 91
Plot

Detective Sergeant Nam Gyeongho is in charge of the murder case of Min Yoseop at the Yeongsaeng Prayer Center. Nam identifies Cho Dongpal, a follower of Min Yoseop, as the culprit, and finds out the motive for the murder. According to Cho Dongpal, Min Yo-seop was a devout Christian who grew skeptical about fallen Christianity and sought a new faith as an alternative. However, when he noticed his follower Cho Dongpal’s extreme actions and emotions, he returned to Christianity. As a result, Cho Dongpal murdered Min Yoseop, and Cho confessed that he killed Min Yoseop because he betrayed God.

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

This is Yi Mun-yol's first novel published in Segyeui munhak (World Literature) in 1979. This work deals with the issues of Christianity, anti-Christianity, and human salvation by focusing on the issues of God and religion. In the logic of heaven and earth, Min Yoseop is portrayed as a person who pursues human life and social justice rather than the realization of religious truth. This works explores the role and meaning of true religion and reveals the inner psychology of the characters in depth.

1979년 <세계의 문학>에 발표된 이문열의 첫 장편소설이다. 이 작품은 신과 종교의 문제에 천착하여 기독과 반기독, 인간 구원의 문제를 다루고 있다. 천상과 지상의 논리 사이에 민요섭은 종교적 진리의 실현보다 인간의 삶, 사회적 정의를 추구하는 인물로 묘사된다. 진정한 종교의 역할과 의미를 탐구하고 인물들 내면의 심리를 심층적으로 드러내고 있다는 평가를 받는다.

Translated Books9 See More

  • Chinese(汉语) Book Available
    人的儿子
    Yi Mun-yol et al / 李文烈 / 1997 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > 1945-1999
  • French(Français) Book Available
    LE FILS DE L'HOMME
    Yi Mun-yol et al / Yi Mun Yŏl / 1995 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > 1945-1999
  • Italian(Italiano) Book Available
    Il Figlio dell'Uomo
    Yi Mun-yol et al / Yi MunYol / 2005 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > 1945-1999
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