Recovering the lost classics of Korean literature. Modern translations, gifted to the world for all to enjoy.
A collection of Hyun Jin-geon's most celebrated short fiction, showcasing his mastery of irony and his empathetic portrayal of the marginalized under colonial rule.
A collection of Kim Dong-in's most influential short stories, showcasing the dark, psychologically complex, and aesthetically provocative works that defined early modern Korean fiction.
Yi Kwang-su's landmark 1917 novel Mujeong remains a foundational text of modern Korean literature, exploring the tension between traditional Confucian values and the rapid enlightenment of the early 20th century.
A masterpiece of Korean proletarian literature, Kang Kyeong-ae's 1934 novel Ingan munje exposes the intersection of class and gender in the colonial era, following the struggles of displaced peasants and factory workers.
