Respectful Violence: Selected Short Stories of Hong Shengyuan

Author: Hong Shengyuan
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: Hong Shengyuan (1937－) is a renowned modern Korean writer. He began writing in the 1960s and is a prolific author, having created many short and medium-length novels, as well as a large number of short stories. This book collects nine representative short stories by Hong Shengyuan, including "Mountain," "Journey to Namdo," "Snowy Plains," "Respectful Violence," "The July Sea," "Tranquil Wilderness," and more. These stories feature fresh themes, simple and concise language, and a fresh and enduring style. They often harmoniously blend nature with traditional Korean customs, gently conveying the events that unfold, allowing readers to gain insights into the current state of Korean society from various perspectives.