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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

명두

About the Original Works

Original Title
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Title Romanization
Myeongdu
English Title(Printed)
Relics : Volume 078
Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century

Author
Ku Hyoseo
Co-Author
-
Published Year
-
Publisher
-
ISBN
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Main Characters
Narrator (oriental oak), Myeongdu-jip
Subject/Theme
Death and fate, tragedy of an individual, maternal emotions

About the Author

  • Ku Hyoseo
  • Birth : 1958 ~ -
  • Occupation : Novelist
  • First Name : Hyoseo
  • Family Name : Ku
  • Korean Name : 구효서
  • ISNI : 0000000081869824
  • Works : 9
Plot

The narrator (oriental oak) is saved by Myeongdu-jip, and from then it watches the life of Myeongdu-jip. Myeongdu-jip, a famous shaman in the village, gives what people want when they come to her, regardless of their social status, and is respected as a spiritual leader of the people. Myeongdu-jip looks after all living things as though that were her fate, and when she passes away, the entire village is filled with grief.

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

This short story by Ku Hyoseo received the Hwang Sun-won Literary Award in 2006 and is included in his short story collection Jeonyeogi areumdaun jip (House with a Beautiful Evening), which was published in 2009. Through a personal tragedy, it reflects on death, maternal emotions, and fate, which is known to determine people’s life trajectory.

2006년 황순원문학상을 받은 구효서의 단편으로 2009년에 출간된 소설집<저녁이 아름다운 집>에 수록되어 있다. 개인의 비극을 통해 삶을 결정한다고 알려진 운명, 모성, 죽음등에 대한 성찰을 보여주고 있다.

Translated Books1

  • English(English) Book Available
    Relics
    Ku Hyoseo et al / Goo Hyoseo / 2014 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century
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