Hidden Heroes (eBook, ePUB)

Anthology of North Korean Fiction
Übersetzer: Kim, Immanuel; Berthelier, Benoit

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Hidden Heroes offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of ordinary North Koreans through a collection of short stories by renowned DPRK authors. Spanning from the 1980s to the present, these works explore the theme of the "hidden hero," a popular moniker in the DPRK to describe the average citizen who navigates the complexities of daily life with quiet dedication for their work and country.
The anthology is divided into three thematic sections-Identities, Communities, and Power-showcasing a diverse array of characters and settings. Readers will encounter factory managers juggling work and family responsibilities, neighbors bonding during friendly outings, university deans resisting corruption, and diasporic Koreans in Japan grappling with questions of belonging. Through these relatable human experiences, the stories challenge simplistic notions of North Korean society and reveal a more nuanced reality.
While elements of propaganda and state ideology are present, as is typical in all officially sanctioned DPRK literature, the focus in the text is rather on the personal struggles, relationships, and aspirations of the characters. By highlighting these universal themes, Hidden Heroes invites readers to look beyond geopolitical tensions and connect with the shared humanity of North Koreans. For anyone seeking to expand their understanding of this often-misunderstood country, this anthology provides an engaging and thought-provoking literary journey into the everyday lives of North Korean citizens.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Anthem Press
• Seitenzahl: 202
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. März 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781839994678
• Artikelnr.: 73284180

Autorenporträt

Immanuel Kim is the Korea Foundation and Kim-Renaud professor of Korean literature and culture studies at The George Washington University. Benoit Berthelier is a senior lecturer in Korean Studies at the University of Sydney.

Inhaltsangabe

Translation Source
Introduction: (Re)presenting North Korean Fiction
IDENTITIES, The Key
A Day in the Life of a Female Manager
Face
COMMUNITIES, Neighbors
Hoping for Luck to Strike
Seventeen People's Laughter
The Actor's Last Class
POWER, Lifel
Spring Evening
The Life Expectancy Chart
Bibliography
Index