When it comes to fiction, 2023 was a year that defied my expectations. Those novels that I hoped or expected to enjoy turned out to be disappointments; those that I thought might be heavy going turned out to be enjoyable. It was a reminder to try better to abide by the maxim of approaching a … [Read More]
Author: Jo Jung-rae (조정래 1943-)
Selected publications by Jo Jung-rae
- The Human Jungle (정글만리, 2014) tr Bruce Fulton, Ju-chan Fulton, Chin Music Press 2016
- How in Heaven’s Name (사람의 탈) tr Bruce Fulton, Ju-chan Fulton, Merwin Asia 2012
- The Land of the Banished (Bi-lingual, Vol 5 – Division) (유형의 땅) tr Chun Kyung-ja, Asia Publishers 2012
- The Land of the Banished (유형의 땅, 1977) tr Chun Kyung-ja, Jimoondang 2001
- Playing with Fire ( 불놀이, 1982) tr Chun Kyung-ja, Cornell East Asia Series 1997
Short stories in anthologies
Book Review: Cho Chongnae — How in Heaven’s Name
Cho Chongnae: How in Heaven’s Name Translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton Merwin Asia, 2012, 141 pages. Originally published as 오 하느님 (O God) and renamed 사람의 탈 (Human Mask) How in Heaven’s Name is an appropriate title for the mind-boggling story of how a group of Korean country lads came to be fighting in … [Read More]
Jo Jung-rae’s Taebaek Mountains to be translated
Fans of Im Kwon-taek’s Taebaek Mountains will be pleased to hear that soon you’ll be able to read an English translation of Jo Jung-rae’s epic novel on which it was based, 태백산맥. More details on the Knowledge Pen website. (Via KTLit). But it could take a while – it’s 10 volumes long. [Read More]