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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

겨울 골짜기

About the Original Works

Original Title
겨울 골짜기
Title Romanization
Gyeul goljjagi
English Title (Printed)
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Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > Historical > Biographical > Political > Social

Author
Kim Won il
Co-Author
-
Published Year
2004
Publisher
-
ISBN
9788957070871
Main Characters
Mun Han-dol, Mun Han-deuk
Subject/Theme
Geochang massacre during the Korean war, tragedy caused by ideology, wounds of war

About the Author

  • Kim Won il
  • Birth : 1942 ~ -
  • Occupation : Novelist
  • First Name : Won il
  • Family Name : Kim
  • Korean Name : 김원일
  • ISNI : 000000008175885X
  • Works : 35
Plot

Brothers Mun Han-dol and Mun Han-deuk dream of a humane life where they can live in harmony with nature. When the Korean War breaks out, Mun Han-dol cooperates with the national defense force and the North Korean People’s Army, while Mun Han-deuk participates in the leftist movement. Both brothers experience the tragedy of having to take aim at their neighbors.

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

This is a novel by Kim Won Il, which was published in parts under the titles “Jeok (Enemy),” “Ppaeatgin saramdeul (The deprived),” and “Gyeoul goljjagi (Winter Valley)” in Oegukmunhak (Foreign literature)” and Segyeui munhak (Literature of the World) from 1984 to 1987. Based on the Geochang massacre, which occurred during the Korean War, this novel exposes the tragedy of a fratricidal war. It is praised for the in-depth description of the people’s hopes and despairs.

1984년부터 1987년까지 <외국문학>, <세계의문학> 등의 잡지에 「적」, 「빼앗긴 사람들」, 「겨울 골짜기」 등의 제목으로 나누어 발표되었던 김원일의 장편소설이다. 한국 전쟁 중에 발생했던 '거창 양민학살사건'을 모티프로 하여 동족상잔의 비극을 드러내고 있다. 민중들의 희망과 좌절을 깊이 있게 묘사했다는 점에서 높은 평가를 받는다.

Translated Books1

  • Japanese(日本語) Book Available
    冬の谷問
    Kim Won il et al / 金源一 / 1996 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > Historical > Biographical > Political > Social
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