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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

가까운 골짜기

About the Original Works

Original Title
가까운 골짜기
Title Romanization
Gakkaun goljjagi
English Title(Printed)
The Valley Nearby
Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > 1945-1999

Author
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Co-Author
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Published Year
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Publisher
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ISBN
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Main Characters
Park Yun-hee, Hee-jo, Han Min-hwa, etc.
Subject/Theme
An artist’s dream, distance between reality and art, life of an artist
Plot

Park Yun-hee feels lonely as she watches her husband, ceramic artist Hee-jo, who is in love with Han Min-hwa and is conflicted over his work. Then her family gets embroiled in a political incident, and her house is searched with a warrant due to the “YH Scandal.” Shortly thereafter, there is a regime change after the October 26 Incident, and Hee-jo comes to bake his work in the kiln he wanted.

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

The conflicts between reality and work, love and life of Hee-jo, a ceramic artist, is delicately portrayed from the perspective of Yun-hee, thereby making the story more relatable to the readers.

도예가 희조의 현실과 일, 사랑과 예술 사이의 갈등을 윤희의 시선으로 섬세하게 그려내어 공감의 폭을 넓혔다.

Translated Books1

  • English(English) Book Available
    The Valley Nearby
    kang seuk kyong et al / KANG SOK-KYONG / 1997 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > 1945-1999
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