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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

잘못은 신에게도 있다

잘못은 신에게도 있다
Original Title
잘못은 신에게도 있다
Title Romanization
Jalmoseun sinegedo itda
English Title
God Is Also to Blame
Classification

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
Writer default image
  • Cho Se-hee
  • Birth : 1942 ~ -
  • Occupation : Novelist
  • First Name : Sehee
  • Family Name : Cho
  • Korean Name : 조세희
  • ISNI : 000000007978395X
  • Works : 26
Plot

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.

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

1977년에 발표된 조세희의 단편소설이다. 연작장편소설 <난장이가 쏘아 올린 작은 공> 중 한 편이다. 이 작품은 1970년대 한국의 노동환경과 가난의 문제를 정면으로 접근함으로 계급 간의 갈등을 가시화한다. 간결한 문체와 환상적인 분위기가 특징적이며 한국에서 오랜 기간 동안 대중들의 사랑을 받았다.

This short story was written by Cho Sehee, and it was later included as an episode in his novel The Dwarf Launches a Small Ball (The Dwarf is the English title), which was published in 1977. Written in simple, candid language and in a surreal setting, the story deals with the horrific working conditions, the class division, and the poverty of the 1970s. The Dwarf Launches a Small Ball was a best-seller and was also made into a feature film in 1981.

Translated Books1

  • Ce n'est pas la faute de Dieu
    French(Français) Available
    Ce n'est pas la faute de Dieu
    Cho Se-hee et al / Cho Sehui / 2006 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > 1945-1999

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