감자
About the Original Works
- Original Title
- 감자
- Title Romanization
- Gamja
- Title Sub
- 短篇小說集
- English Title(Printed)
- Sweet Potato: Collected Short Stories by Kim Tongin
- Classification
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KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > Short Story
- Author
- Kim Dong-in
- Co-Author
- -
- Published Year
- 1935
- Publisher
- 漢城圖書
- ISBN
- -
- Main Characters
- Pong-nyo, Mr. Wang, husband
- Subject/Theme
- Poverty, environmental determinism, naturalism
The titular short story “Sweet Potato,” tells the story of a poor but well-bred Pong-nyo, who is sold into marriage for money. Her lazy and abusive husband doesn't bring in any money, and they grow poorer. Pong-nyo is forced into prostitution, but she becomes increasingly depraved as she gets a taste of money.
Translated Books3
E-Books & Audiobooks1
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English(English) E-BooksSweet Potato