5 Short Korean Novels with English Translation (한국 단편 소설 시리즈)
Ever wanted to appreciate modern Korean literature in Korean? Make your dream turn into a reality with this bundle!
published by ASIA Publishers
$59.14
Product Details
Ever wanted to appreciate modern Korean literature in Korean? Make your dream turn into a reality with this bundle of 5 renowned short Korean novels that come with quality English translation.
These books are written by five young authors acclaimed domestically as well as internationally for their insightful and frank description of modern Korean society. Experience Korea in the shoes of the main characters of each story! Plus, you can deepen your understanding with the Writer’s Notes, Commentary, and Critical Acclaim at the end of the books.
By any chance, is this the first time you have tried to read Korean novels? We bet you won’t regret your choice. All the books are in a digestible short length and the English translation is offered page by page! Before you start ambitiously filling your bookshelf with dozens of Korean novels, how about starting with these five? 🙂
How to Study Korean with this Bundle
There might be some words and sentences that you are not familiar with, but we recommend that you try to read in Korean first without looking at the translation part.
2. Read the English translation and check your understanding.
※ This book is offered through an official partnership with the original publisher.
Details of Each Book
Author
손원평 Sohn Won-pyung
About the Author
Sohn Won-pyung made her debut as a writer in 2017 with her novel 아몬드(Almond). She also debuted as a movie director with 침입자(Intruder) in 2020. Almond topped many book charts in Korea and also was selected as Best Book of May 2020 by Amazon. It gained even more popularity after Suga, one of the BTS members, read it on a TV show called “In the SOOP BTS”.
About this Book
The story of this novel begins when a Finnish woman, Marie Krause, gets to do a homestay at a married couple’s house who is determined to get divorced.
Author
김애란 Kim Ae-ran
About the Author
Kim Ae-ran is a beloved author who has received a number of domestic and international literature awards after her debut in 2002. One of her famous novels, 두근두근 내 인생(My Brilliant Life), was made into a film starring Korean top actor and actress, 강동원(Kang Dong-won) and 송혜교(Song Hye-kyo).
About this Book
This book is about a woman whose husband died while trying to save his student from drowning.
Author
최은영 Choi Eunyoung
About the Author
Choi Eunyoung made her literary debut in 2013 by winning the Writer’s World New Writer’s Award. Her publications include critically acclaimed 쇼코의 미소(Shoko’s Smile) and 내게 무해한 사람(Somebody Harmless To Me).
About this Book
This novel is about two 18-year-old girls who taste their first tingly feelings from a love that has come to them unexpectedly.
Author
정한아 Chung Han-ah
About the Author
Chung Han-ah made her literary debut in 2005 at the age of 25 with her novel 달의 바다(The Moon’s Sea). She used to write bright and cheerful novels but her writing style has become more or less solemn and serious since her fourth book, 애니(Annie).
About this Book
This novel is about a story of a woman who gets to reflect on her life after the death of her grandmother that raised and cared for her.
Author
백수린 Baik Sou linne
About the Author
Since her literary debut in 2011 with her short story, 거짓말 연습(Lying Practice), Baik Sou linne has won a lot of literary awards, emerging as the new talent in Korean literature. She is well-known for her detailed and realistic storytelling about Korean women’s lives.
About this Book
The story unfolds when the main character meets her aunt’s son who was adopted to the Netherlands.
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Specifications of the books in this package
4월의 눈 April Snow
Levels 7-10
Paper Book: 112 pages
Product Dimensions: 115 * 188 * 6 mm
Shipping Weight: 122g
어디로 가고 싶으신가요 Where would you like to go?
Levels 7-10
Paper Book: 144 pages
Product Dimensions: 115 x 188 x 7 mm
Shipping Weight: 156g
그 여름 The Summer
Levels 7-10
Paper Book: 192 pages
Product Dimensions: 115 x 188 x 9 mm
Shipping Weight: 193g
할로윈 Halloween
Levels 7-10
Paper Book: 120 pages
Product Dimensions: 115 x 188 x 6 mm
Shipping Weight: 137g
시차 Time Difference
Levels 7-10
Paper Book: 120 pages
Product Dimensions: 115 x 188 x 6 mm
Shipping Weight: 132g
Total Shipping Weight: 782
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Thank you very much for putting together this pack of books! I think that I’ve been able to really improve my Korean reading and vocabulary thanks to these books. At first I didn’t really know how to start, but I found a good way to learn while reading interesting and fun stories. I’ve also gotten faster at reading thanks to reading this much Korean. Because of the books’ design you can take them almost everywhere – you can read while you’re riding the bus or while waiting for the train 🙂 I really recommend these books to intermediate or higher