[New in Korean] Ancient Korean mummy unearthed in Irish peatland

"Graiai"
By Kim Hye-bin
Moonji Publishing
The novel "Graiai" begins with a powerful opening as the head of a mummy is unearthed in an Irish peatland.
Named “Baek-hee,” the head is confirmed to have Korean ancestry. Why Baek-hee left the Korean Peninsula 2,500 years ago, and the whereabouts of her body remain a mystery.
The narrative is divided into three parts: In Part 1, the story centers around Joo-na, a broadcast journalist, investigating the excavation in Ireland. Part 2 follows Young, who assists her father, Dr. Yoo, in researching the mummy. In Part 3, the story of Baek-hee, a girl born with six fingers and lifelong recluse, takes center stage.
It's a coming-of-age story of three women who are met with violence, and whose dreams and futures are under threat.
These female protagonists continually find themselves constrained by society, uncertain about their desires and their identities.
The title comes from the Greek word "graeae," which in English translates to “gray” or "old women.” It often refers to three sisters in Greek mythology who share one eye and one mouth.
These sisters were born with gray hair, and the title aligns with the author's thematic exploration of "girls who aged from birth."
The novel won the Park Hwa-seong Literary Award this year, formerly known as the Mokpo Literary Award, honoring the first Korean female author to write a full-length novel.
The award carries one of the largest cash prizes in Korea for a literary award -- 70 million won ($52,000).
相关文章
[Herald Interview] Netflix's ‘Devil’s Plan’ expands realm of survival game shows
“Devil’s Plan,” a Netflix Korea survival game show that premiered on Sept. 26, became a global hit s2023-12-03Human rights commission urges Korea to abolish death penalty
South Korea’s human rights commission on Tuesday called for the Korean government to abolish the dea2023-12-03Performing Arts Market to link local artists to world
The annual Performing Arts Market in Seoul, this year together with Journey to Korean Music, will of2023-12-03[Our Museums] Explore cinematic treasures at Korean Film Museum
South Korea's film industry has garnered international acclaim for its unique storytelling, oft2023-12-03Hamas weapons, tactics resemble those of NK: JCS
The South Korean military has assessed that the fighting doctrine and tactics utilized by Hamas migh2023-12-03Seoul condemns Hamas’ attack on Israel
The South Korean Foreign Ministry said Sunday that no Korean injuries or deaths have been reported s2023-12-03
最新评论