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3+ YearsPublisher | Afaq for publishing and distribution |
ISBN 13 | 9789777654180 |
Book Description | Since Chih Man-shik, one of the most famous Korean writers of the twentieth century and the most respected around the world, published his novel “Peace Under the Shadows of Heaven” in Seoul in 1938, the novel has occupied a distinguished place in the history of Korean literature in general, and among the works of fiction that express society in the era of occupation. Japanese to Korea, in particular In 15 chapters, Chih Man-shik presents us with a huge dramatic mural packed with details, full of irony, contemplation and black comedy. For the life of Mr. Professor Yoon and his family and his constant struggles to maintain his position, wealth and other gains, and to survive with his ambitions in the midst of a volatile society that is steadily moving towards the modern life of the twentieth century. Conflicts between family members, deteriorating social conditions, and the accelerating disintegration of the moral values and traditions of Korean society are mixed with an in-depth look at the conditions of Korean farmers under feudalism, to present the reader with an amazing, multi-layered, calm-toned picture of the hidden life of the Koreans and their unique culture during the war. |
Author | Shek - Cheh Man |
Publication Date | 2025 |
Number of Pages | 320 |
Peace under the shade of heaven