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I read this a couple of years ago at the urging of some of my students. It was a magnificent read, all the more so because it had been students who encouraged me to read it.
It was even better this time. That is one of the marks of an outstanding book for me, a book that bears up under the pressure of a reread.
The story is that of Tree-ear, an orphan, living in twelfth-century Korea. He lives under a bridge with a fellow outcast, Crane-man, a man who is only able to hobble about with the help of ...more
It was even better this time. That is one of the marks of an outstanding book for me, a book that bears up under the pressure of a reread.
The story is that of Tree-ear, an orphan, living in twelfth-century Korea. He lives under a bridge with a fellow outcast, Crane-man, a man who is only able to hobble about with the help of ...more
A Single Shard tells the story of Tree-ear, an orphan boy in a twelfth century Korean seaside village. This village is known for its pottery, and Tree-ear soon finds himself apprenticed to Min, a crotchety local potter known for his meticulous work and short temper. It is Tree-ear’s dream to learn to throw a pot, but Min keeps him busy with hauling wood and clay, rather than teaching him the art of pottery.
When a royal emissary visits the village, he is impressed by Min’s pottery and requests ...more
When a royal emissary visits the village, he is impressed by Min’s pottery and requests ...more
A beautiful gem of a story!!
Apr 14, 2011
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Set in 12th century Korea, this book is about a young orphan living with an older man under a bridge, who begins helping a taciturn potter with his work. This lovely book is contemplative in its pace (though it picks up considerably at the end) and its consideration of what beauty and integrity mean. It also made me really want to go and look at some celadon pottery.
Note before reading: This is the same writer who wrote When My Name Was Keoko, the Secondary 2 literature text this year. We were g ...more
Note before reading: This is the same writer who wrote When My Name Was Keoko, the Secondary 2 literature text this year. We were g ...more
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