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Ten Thousand Lives (Ten Thousand Lives: Maninbo),New
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Born in 1933 in a small rural village in Koreas North Cholla Province, Ko Un grew up in a Japanesecontrolled land that was soon to experience the horrors of the Korean War. He became a Buddhist monk in 1952, and began writing in the late 1950s. Ten Thousand Lives is his major, ongoing work which began during his imprisonment with a determination to describe every person he had ever met. Maninbo, as it is known in Korea, is now in its 20th volume, and he has plans for five more volumes before its completion. The selection in this volumefrom the first 10 volumesrepresents one of the major classics of 20thcentury Korean literature, and is published for the first time in English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Ten Thousand Lives'? A: 'Ten Thousand Lives' explores the lives of individuals encountered by the author, Ko Un, reflecting on the human experience within the context of 20th-century Korean history.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ten Thousand Lives'? A: The author of 'Ten Thousand Lives' is Ko Un, a prominent Korean poet and former Buddhist monk.
- Q: What is the significance of 'Maninbo' in the book? A: 'Maninbo', which translates to 'Ten Thousand Lives', is the ongoing project by Ko Un that aims to document every person he has met, emphasizing the importance of personal narratives in literature.
- Q: How many volumes does 'Ten Thousand Lives' currently have? A: 'Ten Thousand Lives' is currently in its 20th volume, with Ko Un planning to release five more volumes before its completion.
- Q: When was 'Ten Thousand Lives' first published in English? A: 'Ten Thousand Lives' was first published in English in September 2005.
- Q: What is the binding style of this edition? A: This edition of 'Ten Thousand Lives' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Ten Thousand Lives' contains a total of 315 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Ten Thousand Lives' is listed as 'New', indicating it has not been previously owned or read.
- Q: In which category does 'Ten Thousand Lives' fall? A: 'Ten Thousand Lives' is categorized under 'Asian literature', highlighting its cultural significance.
- Q: What historical context does 'Ten Thousand Lives' address? A: 'Ten Thousand Lives' addresses the historical context of Korea during the Japanese occupation and the Korean War, reflecting on the impact of these events on individuals' lives.