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Bitna Under the Sky of Seoul

by Anthony of Taizé, J.M.G. Le Clézio
Bitna Under the Sky of Seoul
Bitna Under the Sky of Seoul

Seoul's duality explored through Bitna's eyes.

If you're intrigued by the tapestry of human experience set against the backdrop of a bustling Asian metropolis, "Bitna Under the Sky of Seoul" might be your next favorite read. Bitna's journey weaves through the veins of Seoul, offering a visceral portrait of city life where joy and sorrow mingle. The cultural insights and dreamlike narratives are a luxurious escape for anyone who values depth and diversity in storytelling.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Bitna Under the Sky of Seoul

by Anthony of Taizé, J.M.G. Le Clézio
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ISBN: 9781624121074
Authors: Anthony of Taizé, J.M.G. Le Clézio
Publisher: Seoul Selection
Date of Publication: 2018-02-10
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature, French Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.49
(rated by 839 readers)

Description

An exploration of Seoul — its landscape and its stories by Nobel Prize winner J. M. G. Le Clézio. The French writer and Nobel Literature laureate J. M. G. Le Clézio has harbored a keen interest in Korea that not only prompted him to learn and master the Korean language on his own but also inspired his new novel. Bitna: Under the Sky of Seoul is Le Clézio’s portrait of Seoul—its people and its places—rendered with an intimate familiarity and attention to detail that few non-Korean writers, not to mention non-natives of the Seoul, could replicate. It is a story of life in the city as it is being lived today. Through these stories, Le Clézio takes the reader on an extensive journey through Seoul, from the back alleys around Sinchon and Hongdae to landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Bukhansan Mountain, and the Hangang River. Bitna is a picture of life in Seoul as it is experienced by various different kinds of people, with different parts of the city as backdrops. Le Clézio masterfully ties the individual stories together into a stirring and lyrical portrayal of the profound human capacity for warmth and compassion.
 

Seoul's duality explored through Bitna's eyes.

If you're intrigued by the tapestry of human experience set against the backdrop of a bustling Asian metropolis, "Bitna Under the Sky of Seoul" might be your next favorite read. Bitna's journey weaves through the veins of Seoul, offering a visceral portrait of city life where joy and sorrow mingle. The cultural insights and dreamlike narratives are a luxurious escape for anyone who values depth and diversity in storytelling.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.