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Korean fable captures hearts of readers around the world

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Article
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/10/665_189442.html
Journal
The Korea Times
Issued Date
October 26, 2015
Page
-
Language
English(English)
Country
SOUTH KOREA
City
-
Book
THE HEN WHO DREAMED SHE COULD FLY
Writer
Hwang Sun-mi
Translator
Chi-Young Kim

About the Author

  • Sun-mi Hwang
  • Birth : 1963 ~ -
  • Occupation : Children's Book Writer
  • First Name : Sun-mi
  • Family Name : Hwang
  • Korean Name : 황선미
  • ISNI : 0000000114534765
  • Works : 50
Descriptions - 1 Languages
  • English(English)

Hwang Sun-mi, the author of the best-selling book "The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly," opened up new possibilities for Korean literature. The global success of her book made many realize that Korean writers have the potential to captivate readers around the world. Since the book was first published in Korea in 2000, it has sold over 2 million copies in the country. It has also been translated into 27 languages. Not long after the book was translated into English and published by Penguin USA in 2013, it became the Amazon Best Book of the Month in November that same year. It also became a best seller in Britain   Source: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/10/665_189442.html

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