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Waxen Wings: The Acta Koreana Anthology of Short Fiction from Korea Paperback – February 2, 2011

by Bruce Fulton (Author, Editor)
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 250 pages
  • Publisher: Koryo Press (February 2, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1597432032
  • ISBN-13: 978-1597432030
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis is THE Introduction to Korean Literature
By Charles C. Montgomery on February 18, 2011
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Waxen Wings: The Acta Korean Anthology of Short Fiction from Korea, edited by Bruce Fulton, is a breakthrough in the translation and publishing of Korean short stories into English. It is the first collection of such stories that I have read in which it seemed that the criteria for choosing works included an analysis of whether or not the works would be enjoyable and comprehensible to Western readers who have little innate understanding of Korea or its culture. The beauty of choosing such stories is that they will draw readers in and, with sugar and not medicine, introduce them to Korean culture in general.

Waxen Wings contains nine excellent stories glossing the three eras of Korean modern fiction (Colonial, Post Civil War, and the as yet unnamed third era beginning in the 1990s or so). The stories range from the ecstatic (Yi Hye-seok's "In the Mountains") to the poignant (Hong Seong-nan's title story, "Waxen Wings"). The authors included are some of the key authors of their eras and these works represent them ably. The translations are uniformly excellent and the introduction and concluding author's bibliography by editor Bruce Fulton are worth the price of the book alone.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA great introduction to South Korean literature
By KathLDK Literogo on July 12, 2015
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This varied collection of Korean short stories takes you through a basic introduction to South Korean literature, and is a great starting point for anyone. I'd rank it up there with Japanese short fiction greats such as Ryu Murakami.
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5.0 out of 5 starsReview of "Waxen Wings," an anthology of Korean short stories
By Mary Connor on July 20, 2011
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"Waxen Wings" includes nine short stories that are beautifully written and are the most comprehensive and enjoyable that I have read. The stories are all memorable and introduce readers to Korean culture. My favorite stories are "Prison of the Heart" (focuses on Post-War Korea), "Waxen Wings" (a memorable fable), "We Teach Shame" (contemporary story with flashbacks to the Korean War), "The Pager (an entertaining contemporary story), and "The Glass Shield" (highly creative and amusing).

Mary Connor, President of the Korea Academy for Educators
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