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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

아홉살 인생

About the Original Works

아홉살 인생
Original Title
아홉살 인생
Title Romanization
Ahopsal Insaeng
English Title (Printed)
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Classification

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

Author
Wi Kichul
Co-Author
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Published Year
1991
Publisher
-
ISBN
9788972782018
Main Characters
Baek Yeo-min, Shin Gi-jong, Black Swallow, Jang U-rim
Subject/Theme
Coming-of-age novel

About the Author

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  • Wi Kichul
  • Birth : 1961 ~ 0000
  • Occupation : Children's Book Writer
  • First Name : Kichul
  • Family Name : Wi
  • Korean Name : 위기철
  • ISNI : 0000000376559575
  • Works : 5
Plot

After renting a house for many years, Yeo-min's family finally buys a house on the top of a mountain village. It isn’t the beautiful house he had hoped for, but Yeo-min begins to understand the difference between what is his and what is not his. Living in that house, Yeo-min meets various people. Among them, Jang U-rim, whom he meets at school, becomes his first love. Yeo-min blames himself even when U-rim ignores and hates him. One day, Yeo-min wins the grand prize in a national art contest. He feels confused by the sudden situation but gradually learns what life is through his wanderings.

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

This is a novel by Wi Kichul, published in 1991. It tells the story about the growth of a nine-year-old child as the first-person protagonist. However, as it also addresses various events that occur in the shanty town, this novel is considered to depict the customs and conditions of the 1960s Korea.

1991년에 출간된 위기철의 장편소설이다. 일인칭 시점으로 아홉 살의 어린 아이를 주인공으로 삼아 성장하는 내용을 담고 있다. 그러나 달동네 마을에서 일어나는 여러 가지 일들을 다루고 있기 때문에 1960년대의 풍속과 세태를 드러내는 작품이라 평가된다.

Translated Books2

  • 9歲の人生
    Japanese(日本語) Book Available
    9歲の人生
    Wi Kichul et al / ウィ・ギチョル / 2004 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century
  • 九岁人生
    Chinese(简体) Book Available
    九岁人生
    Wi Kichul et al / 卫奇哲 / 2003 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century