천년의 왕국
About the Original Works
- Original Title
- 천년의 왕국
- Title Romanization
- Cheonnyeonui wangguk
- Title Sub
- 김경욱 장편소설
- English Title(Printed)
- Kingdom of a Thousand Years
- Classification
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KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century
- Author
- Kim Kyung-uk
- Co-Author
- -
- Published Year
- 2007
- Publisher
- 문학과지성사
- ISBN
- 9788932017877
- Main Characters
- Bak Yeon (Weltevree)
- Subject/Theme
- Westerners in the East; foreigner; participation in a war in defense of Joseon
In 1627, a Dutchman called Weltevree and his companions are shipwrecked on Jeju. They are placed under guard, then transported to the capital city, where they learn about the character, ethics, and philosophy of the Joseon people. Under the king’s orders, they are assigned to the city garrison, where they take part in constructing cannons. However, unable to abandon hope of returning to the Netherlands, Weltevree, who now goes by Bak Yeon, looks for a way to leave Joseon with his colleagues. Meanwhile, he and his comrades risk their lives to fight against enemy forces that have invaded Joseon.
Translated Books1
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Vietnamese(Tiếng Việt) BookVương Quốc Nghìn Năm