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Three Generations Paperback – December 13, 2006

by Yom Sang-Seop (Author), Yu Young-Nan (Translator)
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  • Paperback: 476 pages
  • Publisher: Archipelago (December 13, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 097785762X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0977857623
  • Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.3 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsA classic work of Korean fiction following the tense dynamics of the Jo family
By Midwest Book Review on July 5, 2005
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Originally published in 1931 as a serial in "Chosun Ilbo", and fluently translated from the original Korean, Three Generations is a classic work of Korean fiction following the tense dynamics of the Jo family in 1930s Japanese-occupied Seoul. Skillfully describing traditional Korean family structure, and vividly portraying the effects of Japanese rule, Three Generations presents a fierce battle between modern and traditional elements, as well as a chilling portrayal of the ruthlessness with which a colonial power imposed its will upon those under its control. Author Yom Sang-seop was one of the few Korean writers of the era who remained true to his ideals and did not write in Japanese or write pro-Japanese articles. A highly recommended and welcome contribution to modern Asian literature shelves.
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5.0 out of 5 stars"Real love is a secret, not something to brag about. Love is all about pain, not happiness."
By Mary Whipple HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWER on December 31, 2009
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(A star rating is not appropriate for this novel.) Described as a "masterpiece of Korean fiction of the twentieth century" and as "one of the outstanding literary achievements during Korea's colonial era," Three Generations, written in 1931, has recently been translated into English for the first time. Published in Seoul as a newspaper serial from January through August of that year, author Yom Sang-seop appeals to his Korean audience with his vibrant characters and his depiction of real life, especially as lived by traditional, middle-class Koreans. For western readers, Three Generations is a bit daunting, at first, and readers are urged to read the Afterword before starting the novel. The novel's unexplained references to the Japanese in Seoul at the beginning of the story, the fact that Deok-gi, the main character, has been studying at Kyoto Prep School and at a Tokyo college, the tensions between some young Koreans and Japanese at a bar, references to "the Third Empire," and the mysterious political activities of characters referred to as "young Marxists" become more understandable when seen in the context which the Afterword provides.

The novel traces three generations of one family--the Jo family--consisting of a grandfather who is the family patriarch, his middle-aged son Sang-hun (and his wife), and Sang-hun's 23-year-old son Deok-gi (and his wife and baby), the character around whom most of the action revolves. The family lives in Seoul in a large traditional house with inner and outer quarters, separate living areas for the several families, and spaces for the family's servants.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsTerrific Korean Novel
By J-whi on July 17, 2013
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A classic of Korean Literature the story sets the stage for the Korean war. The characters form a wider representation of who the Communist North and Anti-Communist South Korea would attract, and where the battle lines in Korean society would be drawn. From the waning of traditional values to the pull of the future, this lengthy story gives insight into pre-war Korean culture.
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