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Book Synopsis The Curse of Kim's Daughters by : Kyŏng-ni Pak
Download or read book The Curse of Kim's Daughters written by Kyŏng-ni Pak and published by Homa & Sekey Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Songsu Kim is orphaned when his father runs away from home and her mother takes poison. Raised by his uncle, he inherits the family pharmacy and later invests in a small fishing fleet. He marries Punshi of his uncle's choosing and has five daughters, but curse is the undercurrent of their lives--the eldest daughter by an allegation of baby murder; the second daughter by a failed love affair; the third by insanity resulting from her shameless pursuit of personal happiness; and the fourth by a grave misfortune at sea.
Book Synopsis Contemporary World Fiction by : Juris Dilevko
Download or read book Contemporary World Fiction written by Juris Dilevko and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-03-17 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This much-needed guide to translated literature offers readers the opportunity to hear from, learn about, and perhaps better understand our shrinking world from the perspective of insiders from many cultures and traditions. In a globalized world, knowledge about non-North American societies and cultures is a must. Contemporary World Fiction: A Guide to Literature in Translation provides an overview of the tremendous range and scope of translated world fiction available in English. In so doing, it will help readers get a sense of the vast world beyond North America that is conveyed by fiction titles from dozens of countries and language traditions. Within the guide, approximately 1,000 contemporary non-English-language fiction titles are fully annotated and thousands of others are listed. Organization is primarily by language, as language often reflects cultural cohesion better than national borders or geographies, but also by country and culture. In addition to contemporary titles, each chapter features a brief overview of earlier translated fiction from the group. The guide also provides in-depth bibliographic essays for each chapter that will enable librarians and library users to further explore the literature of numerous languages and cultural traditions.
Book Synopsis Surfacing Sadness by : Yŏn-hong Ch'oe
Download or read book Surfacing Sadness written by Yŏn-hong Ch'oe and published by Homa & Sekey Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surfacing Sadness is an anthology of poems, essays and short stories by thirty-seven Korean-American writers.
Book Synopsis I Want to Hijack an Airplane by : Sŭng-hŭi Kim
Download or read book I Want to Hijack an Airplane written by Sŭng-hŭi Kim and published by Homa & Sekey Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kim Seung-Hee's poetry is a blend of rigorous intellectualism and lyricism that borders on the sentimental. Her poems also deal with the cold and dehumanizing aspects of modern urban life, and the longing for freedom as an absolute ideal.
Book Synopsis Daughters Of The Storm by : Kim Wilkins
Download or read book Daughters Of The Storm written by Kim Wilkins and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first passionate, magical book in a compelling new series from award-winning author Kim Wilkins. Lying in a magic-induced coma, the King of Thyrsland is on the brink of death: if his enemies knew, chaos would reign. In fear for his life and his kingdom, his five daughters set out on a perilous journey to try to save him, their only hope an aunt they have yet to meet, a shadowy practitioner of undermagic who lives on the wild northern borders. No-one can stand before the fierce tattooed soldier and eldest daughter Bluebell, an army commander who is rumoured to be unkillable, but her sisters, the loyal and mystical Ash, beautiful but unhappily married Rose, pious Willow and uncertain Ivy all have their own secrets to keep from her — the kind of secrets that if revealed could bring disaster down upon not only them, but the entire kingdom. Waiting in the wings is stepbrother Wylm whose dealings with Bluebell's greatest enemy, Hakon the Raven King, would end Bluebell's dreams of revenge on his mother and propel his own desperate grasp for power. Daughters of the Storm is a richly drawn historical fantasy full of passion, magic and fire, an intimate epic that traces the lives of five complex women as they pursue a quest upon which the fate of a kingdom — as well as their own destinies — rests.
Book Synopsis What the Spider Said by : Ch'ang-su Ko
Download or read book What the Spider Said written by Ch'ang-su Ko and published by Homa & Sekey Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of short, epigrammatic poems whose narrator is conceived to be a spider, which represents a mystic observer with a 'spiderly' sense of humor. The poems were written with substantial attention to poetic vision and metaphor.
Download or read book Drawing Lines written by Tŏk-su Mun and published by Homa & Sekey Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected Poems celebrates the spirit of experiment both in content and expression.
Book Synopsis Flowers in the Toilet Bowl by : Sŭng-ho Ch'oe
Download or read book Flowers in the Toilet Bowl written by Sŭng-ho Ch'oe and published by Homa & Sekey Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A poet with an unusual ability to observe things around him and a critic of man's false desire in modern society, Choi portrays the rampant desires of the 'hypnotized' man and the grey landscape of the late consumer society.
Book Synopsis A Daughter's Curse by : C. J. Davidson
Download or read book A Daughter's Curse written by C. J. Davidson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-27 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Brisnay discovers that she is a part of a fantasy world and meets Nickolaus, her miserable life takes a turn for the better. A world where anything is possible becomes her refuge and sparks fly between her and Nickolaus. Just when she thinks she knows everything about the realm she was thrust into, she uncovers shocking truths that rattle her to the core. Betrayal. Hate. Envy. Deceit. Vengeance. Retribution. These are some of the things that Brisnay must face to fight a powerful, unknown enemy who is out to destroy her and strip her of the powers she's rightfully inherited. Brisnay realizes that she has no choice but to take a stand and must get revenge by fighting for the right to love.
Book Synopsis Michelin Green Guide South Korea by : Michelin
Download or read book Michelin Green Guide South Korea written by Michelin and published by Michelin Travel & Lifestyle. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first edition eBook of the Green Guide South Korea by Michelin delivers a country bristling with UNESCO World Heritage sites and its own National Treasures. Enjoy Seoul, an energetic modern city with ancient palaces, shopping malls and food stalls. Explore Buddhist temples, shamanist shrines and fascinating folk villages. Discover Korea's cultural heritage through its art, crafts, cuisine and markets. Visit its diverse landscapes from Seoraksan national park to the beautiful island Jeju-do and Suncheon’s wetlands. Whatever you choose, Michelin's celebrated star-rating system makes sure you see the best of South Korea.
Book Synopsis Cracking the Shell by : Sŭng-ho Ch'oe
Download or read book Cracking the Shell written by Sŭng-ho Ch'oe and published by Homa & Sekey Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Topography of Confucian Discourse by :
Download or read book A Topography of Confucian Discourse written by and published by Homa & Sekey Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history, numerous scholars and intellectuals have tried to define Confucianism one way or another. Despite their efforts, the voices of those who claim to have found the essence of Confucianism are as much at odds as ever. A Topography of Confucian Discourse analyzes Confucian discussion in diverse historical settings, examining how Confucianism has served the different purposes of biased interpreters and how they have manipulated Confucian discourse. To explore their hidden desires, Lee Seung-hwan critically observes various historical contexts in which people interpreted Confucianism: in the heyday of the Jesuit Missionaries, the eighteenth-century Enlightenment, the period of Western Imperialism, late twentieth-century postmodern America, Tokugawa Japan, Choson Korea, China, Taiwan, South Korea, as well as Singapore. The author successfully historicizes Confucian discourse, explaining why, against a certain political background, a certain view on Confucianism has to arise. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lee Seung-hwan received his PhD from the University of Hawaii. A professor of philosophy at Korea University, Lee has authored several books including The Sociopolitical Re-illumination of Confucian Thought and The Exchange of E-Mail between the West and the East for 127 Days. Lee has been known as a progressive philosopher of Chinese philosophy and has dealt with the inherent conflicts in liberal political thought. ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR Jaeyoon Song is a PhD candidate at Harvard University and is interested in Chinese intellectual history and philosophy. He is currently working on Song discourse on government, especially the rise of a proto-constitutional debate in Southern Song China.
Book Synopsis Korea's Pastimes and Customs by : I-hwa Yi
Download or read book Korea's Pastimes and Customs written by I-hwa Yi and published by Homa & Sekey Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book explores the favorite pastimes and customs of the Korean people under the 'Great Empire' from the late 14th century to 1910, when Korea was occupied by Japan. Some of the popular games discussed include Baduk (the Korean version of 'Go', a strategic board game for two players), Janggi (the Korean version of chess) and Yutnori (a game played with four short sticks). The author also discusses games played by young boys (e.g. flying kites) and young girls (e.g. hide-and-seek), men (e.g. archery) and women (e.g. seesaw), and pastimes enjoyed by both sexes (e.g. tug of war). Lee examines the origin of family names and common people's obsession with genealogy during the Joseon dynasty. He also discusses the important ceremonies celebrating milestones in one's life as well as ceremonies associated with various holidays on the calendar. The last segment of the book is devoted to people's interest in fortune-telling. The author discusses behaviors that were considered taboo and the various ways people tried to predict their future.
Book Synopsis The Land of Scholars by : Jae-eun Kang
Download or read book The Land of Scholars written by Jae-eun Kang and published by Homa & Sekey Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the historical development of Korean Confucianism in terms of its social functions. This book examines the types of transfiguration Confucianism underwent and the role it played in each period of Korean history. It spans from the Three Kingdoms period (18 BCE to 660 CE) to the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910).
Book Synopsis The Gwangju Uprising by : Chŏng-un Ch'oe
Download or read book The Gwangju Uprising written by Chŏng-un Ch'oe and published by Homa & Sekey Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the implications of the Gwangju Democratic Uprising, which took place in May 1980 when paratroopers brutally broke up a group of protesters who demonstrated against General Chun Doohwan's acceptance of the Korean presidency. People who lived in the Gwangju and South Jeolla provinces fought the paratroopers, insisting that martial law be abolished. During the event now known as the Gwangju Uprising, 191 people perished and 852 were wounded. Here, Choi Jung-woon explores the ramifications of this pivotal day in Korea's modern history on the country's society, economy and politics. Rather than give a traditional historical narrative of the event, he gives an indepth analysis of the participants' mentalities and incentives, and the type of the brutality involved in the uprising. He also examines the stages the participants went through during the uprising, from the calm and togetherness they felt before the event, to the uprising's turmoil and then a return to peace after the event. The author analyzes various discourses related to the uprising, looking into the ideological underpinnings of those who commented on the uprising. labor movements and political relationships in Korea.
Book Synopsis Sunrise Over the East Sea by : Hŭi-jin Pak
Download or read book Sunrise Over the East Sea written by Hŭi-jin Pak and published by Homa & Sekey Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book East and West written by Kwang-Sae Lee and published by Homa & Sekey Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeks themes of mutual resonance in eastern and western thought, covering a range of selected topics with contemporary relevance. The main themes are 'methodological issues', comparison of Kantian and Confucian moral philosophy, and holistic individualism and pluralism, exemplified by Pragmatism, Wittgenstein, Heidegger, Confucianism, and more.
