With her Oil Lamp on, That Night
by Chul-Woo Lim
Original title:
size: 18.8x12cm; 90 pages. publisher: Jimoondang, 2002.
About this book
With Her Oil Lamp On, That Night is a fine example of Lim¡¯s short stories. Through the death of an innocent lad, it poignantly depicts the nature of the Korean War, putting its arbitrary division of enemy and ally into question. Written in poetic prose that makes the ironic contrast between the peaceful yet awesome beauty of nature and the homicidal necessity of the war more conspicuous, it artistically excel s Lim¡¯s other better-known stories.
Availability: Usually ships in 5~10 business days.
Original title:
size: 18.8x12cm; 90 pages. publisher: Jimoondang, 2002.
About this book
With Her Oil Lamp On, That Night is a fine example of Lim¡¯s short stories. Through the death of an innocent lad, it poignantly depicts the nature of the Korean War, putting its arbitrary division of enemy and ally into question. Written in poetic prose that makes the ironic contrast between the peaceful yet awesome beauty of nature and the homicidal necessity of the war more conspicuous, it artistically excel s Lim¡¯s other better-known stories.
Availability: Usually ships in 5~10 business days.
