Dark Souls: A Selection of South Korean Division Novels

Author: Yoon Hee-gi et al. / Jin Ran
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: This book selects representative works of seven influential South Korean writers since the division of the Korean Peninsula. Among them are:
- The Last Shepherd, the masterpiece of Hyun Ki-ryong, who has won multiple South Korean literary awards;
- Soul of Darkness, by Kim Won-ik, who has received over ten South Korean literary awards;
- Sunset Over the Mountains, by Lee Moon-gyu, a recipient of the same literary award;
- The Abe Family, by Jeon Sang-guk, who has won numerous literary prizes;
- Shadow Map, by Seo Gi-won, a recipient of the South Korean "Modern Literature Award" and other accolades;
- Burning Paper, by Lee Chang-dong, winner of the Chosun Ilbo Literature Award;
- Dad’s Land, by the renowned South Korean writer Im Je-woo;
- Rainy Afternoon, by Yoon Hee-gi.
These seven short stories explore the spiritual scars left by the division of the Korean Peninsula and war on people and families, capture the customs and emotions of vanishing and fading hometown traditions through dialects and colloquial language, and critically analyze the causes of national division. At the same time, they delicately portray the disillusioned spiritual world of post-war youth. These works are rich in plot, emotion, and life, leaving readers deeply reflective.