Lost in Seoul and Other Discoveries on the Korean Peninsula [Hardcover]

Michael Stephens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 17, 1990

And other discoveries on the Korean Peninsula..Hardback,Ex-Library, , ,in very good all-round condition,dust jacket in good condition,238pages.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Stephens, an American writer, introduces Korean culture, history, and sociology in the context of his visits to his wife's family in Seoul. He has an engaging style and depicts with respect and humor contemporary Korean society. His most memorable characters include Grandmother Oh, whose life bridges most of the 20th century and whose only remaining "pleasures left in life: smoking, drinking, and cursing" she excels in, and Uncle Mo, who opens the door to Korean low life, including a rowdy visit to a Korean drinking house. Stephens draws from specific persons and incidents to weave a tapestry of the forces of continuity and change in Korea. He provides a useful and insightful introduction to the people of Korea in a highly readable form. A valuable addition to any library.
- James Rhodes, Luther Coll., Decorah, Ia.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 238 pages
• Publisher: Random House; 1st edition (February 17, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394574826
• ISBN-13: 978-0394574820
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,012,720 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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