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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

우아한 거짓말

About the Original Works

Original Title
우아한 거짓말
Title Romanization
Uahan geojinmal
Title Sub
김려령 장편소설
English Title(Printed)
Elegant Lies
Classification

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

Author
KIM Ryeoryeong
Co-Author
-
Published Year
2009
Publisher
창비
ISBN
9788936456221
The Series
Munhakdongne Novels
Main Characters
Cheon-ji, Man-ji, Hwa-yeon
Subject/Theme
Worries of a middle school student, suicide, family indifference, guilt, reconciliation

About the Author

  • KIM Ryeoryeong
  • Birth : - ~ Unknown
  • Occupation : Novelist
  • First Name : Ryeoryeong
  • Family Name : Kim
  • Korean Name : 김려령
  • ISNI : 000000006070553X
  • Works : 10
Plot

One day, 14-year-old Cheon-ji commits suicide. Cheon-ji’s older sister Man-ji does not know what to do with the sudden death of her younger sister and tries to find out the reason for her death. When Man-ji learns that Cheon-ji had been bullied by Hwa-yeon, and she gets enraged. Cheon-ji's family can't shake the guilt either because they didn't pay enough attention to her troubles. Then a letter from Cheon-ji is found, where she says she forgives her family and friends, and Man-ji also reconciles with Hwa-yeon.

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

This is a novel by Kim Ryeoryeong, published in 2009. Like the author’s previous works, teenagers are the main characters. This novel explores human relationships and psychology surrounding the suicide of a 14-year-old girl in depth.

2009년에 출간된 김려령의 장편소설이다. 작품은 작가의 전작들처럼 청소년들이 주인공으로, 이 작품에서는 14살 소녀의 자살을 둘러싼 인간관계와 그들의 심리가 깊이있게 드러나 있다.

Translated Books2

  • Japanese(日本語) Book Available
    優しい嘘
    KIM Ryeoryeong et al / 金呂玲 / 2017 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century
  • Vietnamese(Tiếng Việt) Book Available
    Lời nói dối hoa mỹ
    KIM Ryeoryeong et al / Kim Ryeo Ryeong / 2017 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century

E-Books & Audiobooks2

  • English(English) E-Books
    Elegant Lies
    KIM Ryeoryeong / KIM Ryeoryeong / 2014 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century
  • French(Français) E-Books
    Mensonge élégant
    KIM Ryeoryeong et al / Ryo-Ryong Kim / - / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century
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