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English(English) Article

Best World Literature of 2020

About the Article

Article
https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=best-books-of-2020-world-literature
Journal
Library Journal
Issued Date
November 30, 2020
Page
-
Language
English(English)
Country
-
Book
Friend
Writer
Baek Namyong
Translator
Immanuel Kim

About the Author

  • Baek Namyong
  • Birth : - ~ Unknown
  • Occupation : Writer
  • First Name : Namyong
  • Family Name : Baek
  • Korean Name : 백남룡
  • ISNI : 000000002732775X
  • Works : 2
Descriptions - 1 Languages
  • English(English)

Paek, Nam-nyong. Friend: A Novel from North Korea. Columbia Univ. tr. from Korean by Immanuel Kim. ISBN 9780231195607. Two unhappy couples eventually reconcile, and Paek’s story triumphs despite a conventional ending. Officially sanctioned by the North Korean government and often offering subtly deployed propaganda, this work is especially valuable for affording a rare glimpse into everyday life under the totalitarian regime. (...)

Translated Books2

  • French(Français) Book Available
    Des amis
    Baek Namyong et al / 백남룡 / 2011
  • English(English) Book Available
    Friend
    Baek Namyong et al / 백남룡 / 2020

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