Eugenia Kim's Blog, page 9
February 3, 2010
Land of Exile: Contemporary Korean Fiction, by Marshall R. Pihl
An anthology of 12 post-1945 Korean fiction, in translation, includes brief biographies of each author.
The Korean Way, by W. Ransom Rice Jr.
This slim volume about the history of Korean Christianity and culture provides a surprisingly thorough cultural and historical overview of Korea, including charming signs of the times, such as "modern technologic advances" of te 1970s. Includes essays by Horace G. and Horace H. Underwood, Samuel Moffett, and other notable missionaries to Korea.
Surfacing Sadness: A Centennial of Korean-American Literature 1903-2003, by Yearn Hong Choi PhD
Poems, essays and stories of Korean American immigrants in the period noted. In translation.
Under the Loving Care of the Fatherly Leader, by Bradley K. Martin
Reviewed by John Derbyshire in the NR. "Despotism's Furthest Shore."
The Calligrapher's Daughter, by Eugenia KIm
Author Anne Sibley O'Brien (The Legend of Hong Kil Dong: The Robin Hood of Korea) kindly suggested that my book should be part of my own list. It hadn't occurred to me, so thank you Anne. Here's her take on the book:
"I've just spent much of the weekend and all of today immersed in The Calligrapher's Daughter, and it completely captivated me! What a lovely, heartfelt, engrossing book. I feel as
"I've just spent much of the weekend and all of today immersed in The Calligrapher's Daughter, and it completely captivated me! What a lovely, heartfelt, engrossing book. I feel as
North of the DMZ: Essays on Daily Life in Korea, by Andrei Lankov
[Publisher's description:] The Kim dynasty has ruled North Korea for over 60 years. Most of that period has found the country suffering under mature Stalinism characterized by manipulation, brutality and tight social control. Nevertheless, some citizens of Kim Jong Il's regime manage to transcend his tyranny in their daily existence.
This book describes that difficult but determined existence
This book describes that difficult but determined existence
The History of Korea, by Djun Kil Kim
[From Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations:] The Koreas are two of the few countries in the East Asian world to successfully maintain political and cultural independence from China. Originated by the Han-Ye-Maek people who had migrated from North China to Manchuria and the Korean peninsula since 2000 BCE, three Korean dynasties—Great Silla, Koryo, and Choson—kept peace and prosperity in the
The Cock Still Crows, by Induk Pahk
In her second memoir after September Monkey, Mrs. Pahk continues her passion for her faith and for education, and includes inspirational stories about how people helped to "grow" her vocational school in Korea. Christian.
Over the Shoulder: A Novel of Intrigue, by Leonard Chang
[Publisher's description:] A hybrid of crime and literary novel that explores issues of honor and family history, Over The Shoulder offers a unique view of the American protagonist and reluctant investigator, shaken from the doldrums of his insulated life.
Choice and his partner, Paul Baumgartner, are security specialists for Silicon Valley executives.When Paul gets killed on the job, Choice and
Choice and his partner, Paul Baumgartner, are security specialists for Silicon Valley executives.When Paul gets killed on the job, Choice and
Han Yong-un & Yi Kwang-Su: Two Pioneers of Modern Korean Literature, by Beongcheon Yu
[Publisher's description:] In this first book-length study of Han Yong-un and Yi Kwang-su in English, Beongcheon Yu seeks to demythify them and reassess their achievements as writers. He surveys their careers, reviewing significant events and patterns in their lives, and then confronts their literary works, weighing whatever permanence they may claim. Yu's introduction provides a historical
