(Seven Stories, 2005) Translated by Chun Kyung-ja and Maya West Originally published as 손님, Seoul 2001 The Guest of the title is an unwelcome foreigner: originally applied to smallpox, it is used by extension to cover the cultural imports of communism and Christianity. The theme of the book is that until the ghosts of the … [Read More]
Translator: Maya West
Selected translations
- Kim Yeon-su: Happy New Year to Everyone – To Raymond Carver (Bi-lingual, Vol 48 – Diaspora) tr Maya West, Asia Publishers 2014
- Yi In-seong: On You (Bi-lingual, Vol 43 – Avant Garde) tr Maya West, Asia Publishers 2013
- Pak Pom-sin: The Fragrant Well (Bi-lingual, Vol 38 – Tradition) tr Maya West, Asia Publishers 2013
- Hwang Sok-yong: The Guest tr Chun Kyung-ja, Maya West, Seven Stories Press 2005
Hwang Sok-yong reads from his novel ‘The Guest’
Hwang Sok-yong reads from his novel ‘The Guest’ 14 December 2005, 5pm – 7pm SOAS Kalili Lecture Theatre To celebrate the publication of his novel The Guest by Seven Stories Press, Hwang Sok-yong will be reading from the novel and answering questions at SOAS. [Read More]