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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

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Original Title
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Title Romanization
Imkkeokjeong
English Title (Printed)
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Classification

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

Author
Hong Myunghee
Co-Author
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Published Year
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ISBN
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Main Characters
Im Kkeok-jeong, Pagyubogi, Kwak O-ju, Gilmakbongi, Hwangcheongwangdongi, Baedolseogi, Yibonghagi
Subject/Theme
Life of the people in Joseon dynasty, Im Kkeok-jeong, righteous outlaws
Writer default image
  • Hong Myunghee
  • Birth : 1888 ~ 1968
  • Occupation : Novelist
  • First Name : Myunghee
  • Family Name : Hong
  • Korean Name : 홍명희
  • ISNI : 0000000364564334
  • Works : 3
Plot

The life of Im Kkeok-jeong, a butcher-turned-outlaw in mid-Joseon dynasty, is told in five sections: Bongdan, Tanner, Yangban, Blood Brothers, and Outlaws. Starting with the birth of Im Kkeok-jeong, it tells the stories of his fellow outlaws, his activities after forming a group of righteous outlaws, and his arrest and death.

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

1928년부터 10여 년에 걸쳐 <조선일보>에 연재된 장편소설로, 한국 문단에서 유례가 없는 방대한 분량의 작품이다. 조선 시대의 풍속이나 생활 묘사가 세밀하다. 또한 민담과 전설이 적재적소에 삽입되어 대중의 흥미를 끈다. 민족 문학적 개성을 탁월하게 성취한 작품이라 평가된다.

This novel, serialized for over a decade in The Chosun Ilbo from its first installment in 1928, is an unprecedentedly extensive work in Korean literature. It provides detailed descriptions of the customs and life in Joseon dynasty. In addition, folktales and legends have been inserted in the right places to pique the reader’s interest. It is recognized as a work that perfectly embodies national literary uniqueness..

Translated Books2

  • 林巨正
    Chinese(简体)
    林巨正
    Hong Myunghee et al / 洪明熙 / 1988 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > Historical > Biographical > Political > Social
  • 林巨正
    Chinese(简体)
    林巨正
    Hong Myunghee et al / 洪明熙 / 1988 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > Historical > Biographical > Political > Social