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LBF event, 8 Apr 6:30pm: Korean Literature Past and Present, with Yi Mun-yol

The second of six evening events during London Book Fair week, which unfortunately overlaps with a session with Yoon Tae-ho at the KCC

Korean Literature: Past and Present

8 April, 18.30-20.00

Yi Mun-yolA rare opportunity to learn about the story of Korean literature, from beautiful early printed books, many housed in the British Library, to the vibrant contemporary scene. Present will be one of the finest Korean novelists, Yi Mun-yol, whose translated titles include The Poet and Our Twisted Hero. He talks to Grace Koh and others about writing in a culture which is both time-honoured and hyper-modern.

British Library, Terrace Restaurant, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB

Tickets: £5 (£4 Over 60s / £3 Concessions), book online at www.bl.uk/whatson

View all evening events in the series here. All LBF related events can be found here.

(automatically generated) Read LKL’s review of this event here.