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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

왕을 찾아서

About the Original Works

Original Title
왕을 찾아서
Title Romanization
Wangeul chajaseo
English Title (Printed)
-
Classification

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

Author
Song Sokze
Co-Author
-
Published Year
1996
Publisher
웅진출판
ISBN
8901018152
The Series
Munhakdongne Novels
Main Characters
Jang Won-du, Jae-cheon, Masao, Se-hui
Subject/Theme
Lust for power, world of thugs, relationship between humans and power

About the Author

  • Song Sokze
  • Birth : 1960 ~ -
  • Occupation : Novelist
  • First Name : Sokze
  • Family Name : Song
  • Korean Name : 성석제
  • ISNI : 0000000063949089
  • Works : 17
Plot

Jang Won-du returns home when he receives news about Masao's death. Masao, who was once Won-du’s childhood hero, is an infamous gangster in his hometown, and many people attend his funeral to express their condolences. However, it turns out that the townspeople are gathered to discuss what would happen now that Masao is dead rather than for Masao's funeral. Someone has to take over after Masao, now that he is dead, and everyone wants the power that Masao had. The townspeople and the people from outside the town begin to fight for power. And at the center of the conflict is Jae-cheon, an old friend of Won-du.

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

This is a novel by Song Sokze, published in 1996. It shows the lust for power that is latent in human beings through the world of gangsters. The author vividly depicts the lives of gangsters in a small town, which is the main space of this novel, and people’s desire for power as they attempt to gain dominance in the region, clearly and plainly showing the relationship between humans and power.

1996년 출간된 성석제의 장편소설이다. 작품은 인간의 내면에 잠재해 있는 권력욕망을 건달세계를 통해 보여주고 있다. 작가는 작품의 주요한 공간으로 등장하는 소도시 건달들의 생활과 지역의 패권을 차지하려는 그들의 권력욕망을 핍진하게 묘사하여 인간과 권력의 관계를 명쾌하고 명징하게 보여준다.

Translated Books1

  • Chinese(汉语) Book Available
    寻觅王者
    Song Sokze et al / 成硕济 / 2015 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > 1945-1999
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