Printed/Published Work
Korean(한국어)
아담이 눈뜰 때
About the Original Works
- Original Title
- 아담이 눈뜰 때
- Title Romanization
- Adami nuntteul ttae
- English Title(Printed)
- When Adam Opens His Eyes
- Classification
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KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > 1945-1999
- Author
- Jang Jung-il
- Co-Author
- -
- Published Year
- 1990
- Publisher
- -
- ISBN
- 9788934903116
- Main Characters
- Adam (protagonist), Eun-seon, Hyeon-jae, artist, audio store owner
- Subject/Theme
- Coming-of-age novel, postmodern ethics, destruction of taboos and social ethics
About the Author
- Jang Jung-il
- Birth : - ~ Unknown
- Occupation : Novelist
- First Name : Jung-il
- Family Name : Jang
- Korean Name : 장정일
- ISNI : 0000000082375762
- Works : 9
Plot
The protagonist, Adam, fails to get into college and prepares to study for the following year’s college entrance exam. However, he quits cram school and spends his time reading books in the library or making love with Eun-seon, Hyeon-jae, and an artist. Eventually he returns to his studies and gets accepted to the university of his choice, but he purchases a typewriter with the money for his tuition and decides to become a writer.
Descriptions(Languages 2)
Translated Books2
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Japanese(日本語) Book Availableアダムが目覚めるとき
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English(English) Book AvailableWhen Adam Opens His Eyes
E-Books & Audiobooks1
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English(English) E-BooksWhen Adam Opens His Eyes