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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

환영

About the Original Works

Original Title
환영
Title Romanization
Hwannyeong
English Title(Printed)
The Spector
Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century

Author
Kim Yi-seol
Co-Author
-
Published Year
2011
Publisher
자음과 모음
ISBN
9788957075661
Main Characters
Yunyeong
Subject/Theme
A family's livelihood; harsh reality; life of a woman

About the Author

  • Kim Yi-seol
  • Birth : 1975 ~ -
  • Occupation : Novelist
  • First Name : Yi-seol
  • Family Name : Kim
  • Korean Name : 김이설
  • ISNI : 0000000096250039
  • Works : 6
Plot

On behalf of her husband, who is preparing for the civil service exam, Yunyeong becomes the family’s breadwinner. Though her will is strong, Yunyeong faces harsh reality. Eventually, in her quest to earn money, Yunyeong loses her family, her lifestyle, and even the use of her body.

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

2011년 출간된 김이설의 장편소설이다. 작가는 가족의 생계를 위해 일하는 주인공이 직면하는 엄혹한 현실을 사실적으로 그리고 있다.

This novel by Kim Yi-seol was published in 2011. It realistically depicts the harsh reality faced by the main character, who works as the family’s breadwinner.

Translated Books2

  • French(Français) Book Available
    BIENVENUE
    Kim Yi-seol et al / Kim Yi-seol / 2012 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century
  • German(Deutsch) Book Available
    Willkommen
    Kim Yi-seol et al / Yi-seol Kim / 2015 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century
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