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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

장미 병들다

장미 병들다
Original Title
장미 병들다
Title Romanization
Jangmi byeongdeulda
English Title(Printed)
The Sick Rose
Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > 1910-1945

Author
Lee Hyoseok
Co-Author
-
Published Year
1938
Publisher
-
ISBN
-
Main Characters
Hyeonbo, Namjuk, Deacon Kim’s son
Subject/Theme
Sick Korean society
Writer default image
  • Lee Hyoseok
  • Birth : 1907 ~ 1942
  • Occupation : Novelist
  • First Name : Hyoseok
  • Family Name : Lee
  • Korean Name : 이효석
  • ISNI : 0000000083795582
  • Works : 37
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Plot

Hyeonbo meets Namjuk by chance while creating the theater company Munhwajwa. Seven years ago, Namjuk had lived like a flower, helping out at her sister's bookstore and dreaming of becoming an actress or musician. However, she is now exhausted from her life in Seoul and wants to leave for her hometown, but she has not been able to find her travel expenses. After spending time with Namjuk and eventually making love to her, Hyeonbo falls in love with her and gets money to leave Seoul with her without his father's knowledge. But when he finds Namjuk, she had already spent the night with the millionaire's son, gotten the money for her travels, and left for her hometown to finance her travels. The problem arises after that: both Hyeonbo and the millionaire's son have contracted syphilis.

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

The title of this work, “The Sick Rose,” refers to the corruption of Namjuk. It depicts the depravity and wretched reality of young people who once had dreams but were frustrated by the times.

1938년 <삼천리문학>에 발표된 단푠소설이다. 이 작품의 제목인 '장미 병들다'는 남죽의 타락을 카리킨다. 한때 꿈을 꾸었으나, 시대에 의해 좌절된 젊은이들의 타락과 비참한 현실을 묘사했다.