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“chae man sik”

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  • Colorful

    by Chae Man Sik ...
    The novel tries to describe the chaotic state of a newly independent Korea as it really was. The law and order was not yet established among the people. While politicians were only interested in taking power, ordinary people were busy with their daily living or surviving. So it’s no wonder that politicians’ ideals and people’s aspirations were at odds with each other. The story is centered around ... Read more

    $1.44 CAD

  • Unexpected Reunion

    by Chae Man-sik ...
    The hero of the story is a young, liberal intellctual. He was a novelist by profession. Although he was a rich young man, he moved from one boarding house to another for well over a decade. He liked wandering around, not wanting to be bound in one place. Naturally, he wasn’t into marriage either. So he moved to another boarding house this time once again. He liked the room and the house instantly. ... Read more

    $1.44 CAD

  • Ready-made Life

    by Chae Man-sik ...
    Known as the master of satire, Chae Man-sik explores the psyche of an unemployed man in colonial Korea. Faced with the harsh realities of life, P finds it difficult to commit to the task of finding a job. His overzealous attitude leads him to ponder over other people's morality and ethics, all the while ignoring his own duties as a father and as a brother. Chae gives an insight into problems ... Read more

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  • Morning of June

    by Chae Man Sik ...
    On the early morning in June, a protagonist was taking a walk around the fields. He breathed in fresh morning air and marveled at the beautiful scenery of an early morning. He would drink water from the well, take in various kinds of flowers along the way, and listen to the songs of birds. When he observed the verdant vegetable flowers in the field, he became lost in old memories from his ... Read more

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  • Flowers and Soldier

    by Chae Man Sik ...
    The hero talks about his story before and after the event of Marco Polo Bridge Incident. He praises the incident as a beginning of new prosperity for three countries: Manchukuo, New People's Republic, and Japan. According to him, the Japanese advance to the Manchuria was a dream come true for the people of Japan. Then he remembered the time when Japanese soldiers were leaving for the battlefield. ... Read more

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  • A Horror Story

    by Chae Man Sik ...
    The story began with five boy students who gathered in the classroom which was empty because of winter vacation. At those times, classroom was the room of a house. They were there to make a steamed rice cake they had so craved. They were all excited to think of devouring the cake to their heart’s content. When they were about to dig in, a crowd of guests came rushing towards them. They were at a ... Read more

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  • Scenes of Summer

    by Chae Man Sik ...
    Early 20th century's most notable writers, Chae Man-sik paints different scenes of summer. From capturing the lives of farmers weeding the fields to painting lives of those living in the city he provides a comprehensive view of summer as experienced by humans. ... Read more

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  • Late Night Tales of Hut

    by Chae Man Sik ...
    In this modern classic, Chae Man-sik gives an insight into the act of snatching. Snatching, as opposed to thievery, is often carried out by young school kids who have to go through all sorts of obstacles to carry out their prank successfully. Read on and join in the mischief! ... Read more

    $1.44 CAD

  • Before and After Independence Day

    by Chae Man Sik ...
    It was near the end of the second World War. People in Korea were still in the midst of war. Either they were conscripted or became refuges moving all over the country. By the end of July, there was a rumor about the arrival of Allied Forces in an area near the West Sea. On top of that, the Soviets announced their participation in the war against the Japanese. Things were looking good for Korean ... Read more

    $1.44 CAD

  • Country of Mad Men

    Records of Room 8

    by Chae Man Sik ...
    The author visits a Japanese mental asylum and meets people and sees things that astonish him. ... Read more

    $1.44 CAD

  • Residents of Jongno

    by Chae Man-sik ...
    A poor movie director enjoyed his routine of leaving the house after breakfast, walking past the nearby park and the intersection before arriving at a department store. His usual days revolved around the streets of his town, Jongno of Seoul. He loved everything about Jongno. He liked the people, the stores, the buildings, and everything in it. Sometimes, his sidekick would accompany him when ... Read more

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  • Saving Knowhows

    by Chae Man Sik ...
    It was the times when money was scarce, and vast majority of people scraped a living. When the protagonist was a little kid, his homeroom teacher taught his students to save up money in an interesting way by collecting stamps instead of directly saving money. That method intrigued his entire classmates. It was an interesting experiment of saving money. Now, about thirty years later, another ... Read more

    $1.44 CAD