Interview with novelist Lee Mirinae

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Interview with novelist Lee Mirinae

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Article: https://www.donga.com/en/article/all/20240812/5108317/1
Journal: THE DONG-A ILBO
Issued Date: August 12, 2024
Page: 1
Language: English(English)
Country: SOUTH KOREA
City: -
Book: -
Writer: Mirinae Lee

About the Author

Mirinae Lee
Birth : Unknown ~ Unknown
Occupation : author,writer
First Name : Mirinae
Family Name : Lee
Korean Name : 이미리내
ISNI : -
Works : 1

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English(English)

Lee Mirinae (41), a debut author who garnered international attention with her first full-length novel, was recently interviewed at the Dong-A Media Center in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on Wednesday. Her novel, ‘8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster: A Novel,’ tells the story of a woman who transforms herself like a chameleon while navigating the complexities of the Japanese colonial period and the Korean War. The book was originally written in English and has been published in over 10 countries, including the U.K. and Italy. It first made waves overseas, securing a contract in the U.S. with a few hundred million won royalties. The novel was recently translated into Korean and published domestically. “I’m even more nervous now, presenting this book to Korean readers who can understand it without any background explanation,” Lee said.

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