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Must-read Korean Literature

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Must-read Korean Literature
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Perhaps you’re just beginning your journey into the world of Korean Literature and need guidance on where to start, or are looking to expand your Korean Literature bookshelf with something new.
Article
https://www.cherrychumagazine.com/lifestyle/must-read-korean-literature
Journal
Cherry Chu Magazine
Issued Date
July 31, 2024
Page
2
Language
English(English)
Country
UNITED KINGDOM
City
-
Book
Cursed Bunny , Lemon , Human Acts , ENDLESS BLUE SKY
Writer
Bora Chung , Kwon Yeo-sun , Han Kang , Sumi Hahn , Lee Hyoseok
Translator
Anton Hur,Janet Hong,Deborah Smith,Steven D. Capener

About the Author

Bora Chung
  • Bora Chung
  • Birth : 1976 ~ -
  • Occupation : Novelist
  • First Name : Bora
  • Family Name : Chung
  • Korean Name : 정보라
  • ISNI : 0000000463322293
  • Works : 17
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This comprehensive list delves into five of the most inspiring, haunting, and beautiful pieces of Korean literature that are absolute must reads for avid readers.  ‘Lemon’ by Kwon Yeo-sun This haunting crime fiction will leave you at the edge of your seat. Told through the perspectives of several characters involved in the murder of high-schooler Kim Hae-on, this novella has an ethereal quality that is reminiscent of Japanese novelist Banana Yoshimoto’s subtle and eerie work. 

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