잘못은 신에게도 있다
About the Original Works
- Original Title
- 잘못은 신에게도 있다
- Title Romanization
- Jalmoseun sinegedo itda
- English Title
- God Is Also to Blame
- Classification
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KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > 1945-1999
- Author
- Cho Se-hee
- Co-Author
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- Published Year
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- Publisher
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- ISBN
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- Main Characters
- Yeongsu, Yeongsu’s mother, and Yeonghui
- Subject/Theme
- Poverty; working class
After Yeongsu’s father dies by falling from the chimney of a brick factory, the family moves to Eungang City, but Yeongsu’s mother becomes sick and suffers from nausea, breathing difficulty, and vomiting; his sister Yeonghui develops a hearing impairment. Yeongsu believes Eungang City is like Paris or London 160 years ago, and he dreams of a better world where people are given equal opportunities and the right to pursue happiness.
Translated Books1
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French(Français) Book AvailableCe n'est pas la faute de Dieu