Lonely you

Author: Park Wan-ju (Korea)
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Park Wan-ju is a renowned contemporary female writer in Korea, having created and published nearly thirty literary works in various genres and won numerous Korean literary awards. The Lonely You is a short story collection different from her other works, with most of the stories depicting the joys, sorrows, anger, and happiness of the elderly. It deeply captivates readers and makes them enjoy the reading experience. These stories are scalding enough to be unbearable but also warm enough to be irresistible. Young people's love is scorching, while the elderly's love is warm. Therefore, the stories not only appeal to the elderly but also resonate with the young. Through this collection, readers can gain insight into the lives of elderly Koreans today while learning about Korean society and customs. She could feel a sense of killing intent, and if her anger were included, it would be even stronger. She plugged her ears and shook her head vigorously, but it did nothing to stop the sound. Just as a frozen foot finally loses sensation, the children's boiling anger gradually subsides when the principal's speech finally ends. She felt a desperate sense of disgust because the place she lived in was just one wall away from her husband's office. The principal was her husband. This book is the seventh short story collection by Korean female writer Park Wan-ju, primarily telling the joys, sorrows, anger, and happiness of the elderly. It includes ten short stories such as The Intolerable Secret, His Home, The Woman Who Plays Ball, and The Lonely You.