The Book Thief (2-Volume Set)
Author: Markus Zusak
Translator: Young-mok Jeong
Publisher: Munhakdongne
2-volume set | 210*140mm
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| >>>This book is written in Korean. |
About This Book
The most extraordinary story of a thief ever told—narrated by Death itself. Set in Germany during World War II, this novel portrays, in lyrical and beautiful prose, the story of a young girl who survives the tragedy and terror of war through her love of words and books. Philosophical and deeply reflective, the story reveals how language and literature can sustain life even in humanity’s darkest moments.
The narrator of this book is Death—cynical, contemplative, and at times filled with humor and compassion. My primary duty as Death is to carry the souls of the dead along eternity’s conveyor belt. One day, while carrying out this exhausting task and occasionally becoming distracted by the beauty of colors, I arrive to collect the soul of a young boy. There, I encounter a girl stealing a book.
For Liesel, who first begins stealing books at her younger brother’s funeral, books become a source of strength that helps her endure life under the Nazi regime. To her, books are a refuge that heals anger and emotional wounds, and the fuel that enables her to survive through dark and painful times. Through books, she comes to understand that words can inspire people, wound their hearts, and also heal them. Liesel does not stop at reading; she eventually begins writing her own stories.
This two-volume novel is the world’s most extraordinary story of a thief, told by Death itself. While writing about World War II—a time when death lurked everywhere—the author believed that the most fitting narrator for such an era would be Death. By employing this unique narrator, the novel vividly portrays life and death as inseparable sides of the same coin, along with the tragedy of war and the beauty of human existence. It is also a tribute to the ordinary yet radiant lives of people who shone like jewels amid the overwhelming chaos of war and rapidly changing destinies beyond their control.
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