A City of Han Stories by Expat Writers in South Korea |
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| Editor:
| Bae, Sollee |
| Contribution by:
| Olesen, Eliot
Bandun, Ron
Snyder, Ted
Smith, David
Grolemund, Matthew
Sellar, Gord |
| ISBN: | 978-0-578-67829-0 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2020 |
| Publisher: | Sollee Bae
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $8.95 |
Book Description:
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There are three things a great city inspires: romance, music, and stories. A City of Han is a collection a short stories inspired by Seoul and other cities of South Korea. Just like their settings, the stories depict a blend of the modern and the traditional, of a drive for the future and memories from the past, of a longing for a home and a fear of being grounded -- and a struggle to reconcile these contradicting desires. At the end of the book, you will understand what makes Seoul...
More DescriptionThere are three things a great city inspires: romance, music, and stories. A City of Han is a collection a short stories inspired by Seoul and other cities of South Korea. Just like their settings, the stories depict a blend of the modern and the traditional, of a drive for the future and memories from the past, of a longing for a home and a fear of being grounded -- and a struggle to reconcile these contradicting desires. At the end of the book, you will understand what makes Seoul one of the most interesting and complex landscapes for literature.