임꺽정
About the Original Works
- Original Title
- 임꺽정
- Title Romanization
- Imkkeokjeong
- English Title (Printed)
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- Classification
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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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- Publisher
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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
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.