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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

미나

미나
Original Title
미나
Title Romanization
Mina
Title Sub
김사과 장편소설
English Title (Printed)
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Classification

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

Author
Kim Sagwa(Apple Kim)
Co-Author
-
Published Year
2008
Publisher
창작과 비평사
ISBN
9788936433611
The Series
문학과지성 시인선 ; 352
Main Characters
Mi-na, Min-ho, Su-jeong
Subject/Theme
Criticism of social structure marked by endless competition
Kim Sagwa
Plot

When Mi-na's best friend, Park Ji-ye, commits suicide, Mi-na is shocked and saddened. Su-jeong thinks that Mi-na in her emotionally wounded state is beautiful. However, she is unable to sympathize with Mi-na's sorrow, and Mi-na is disappointed with Su-jeong. Mi-na immediately quits school without telling Su-jeong. Unable to forget Mi-na, Su-jeong abuses a stray cat out of anger over her loss. Su-jeong becomes even more frustrated and decides to kill Mi-na in order to have her.

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

This is the first novel by Kim Sagwa (Apple Kim), published in 2008. In the form of a coming-of-age novel, this work plainly shows the impulsive and destructive side of teenagers without. The catastrophe the characters face is ultimately considered a strong criticism of a capitalist society that does not allow people to step out of line.

2008년 출간된 김사과의 첫 장편소설이다. 성장소설의 형식을 보여주는 이 작품은 십대들의 충동적이고 파괴적인 모습을 가감없이 드러낸다. 이들이 맞게 되는 파국은 결국 바깥을 허용하지 않는 자본주의 사회에 대한 강력한 비판이라는 평가를 받는다.

Translated Books2

  • MINA
    French(Français) Funded by LTI Korea Available
    MINA
    Kim Sagwa(Apple Kim) et al / APPLE KIM / 2013 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century > Romance
  • mina
    English(English) Funded by LTI Korea Available
    mina
    Kim Sagwa(Apple Kim) et al / Kim Sagwa / 2018 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century > Romance

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