Spanish readers recently had a chance to learn more about Korean literature by talking face-to-face with two Korean authors.
Gong Ji-young, a novelist, and Moon Chung-hee, a poet, met with Spanish readers and media outlets in Madrid on April 22 and 23 during the Night of Books (La noche de los libros), a global book fair held across the city.
The Korean authors discussed their works with Spanish readers at a Korean literature event and talked on the theme of "Women, Life and Love" at the Korean Cultural Center in Madrid on April 22. Gong spoke about one of her major works, "Our Happy Times," while Moon talked about "I am Moon," a poetry collection containing her life story. Gong's work was published in 2012 while the poetry book was published in 2014.
Madrid readers asked the two authors about their views on women and life and how Korean readers access literature. The event was recorded and was later aired during the "Planet of the Books" (Planeta de los libros) program on Circulo de Bellas Artes, a Spanish radio station.
The following day, on April 23, Gong and Moon attended a press conference along with Spanish authors at the Espasio B, a Madrid arts venue. Spanish writers talked about Moon's work about the female body and life. They also asked Gong about capital punishment in Korea. The Spanish authors then read some of the works of the two authors.
The Night of Books has been held every year on April 23 since 2006 in commemoration of the deaths of Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare. There were 600 related events held across 213 public libraries and cultural venues in Madrid.
By Limb Jae-un
Korea.net Staff Writer
Photos courtesy of the Literature Translation Institute of Korea
jun2@korea.kr
Gong Ji-young, a novelist, and Moon Chung-hee, a poet, met with Spanish readers and media outlets in Madrid on April 22 and 23 during the Night of Books (La noche de los libros), a global book fair held across the city.
Gong Ji-young, a novelist, and Moon Chung-hee, a poet, talk with Spanish readers during a Korean literature event held at the Korean Cultural Center in Madrid on April 22.
The Korean authors discussed their works with Spanish readers at a Korean literature event and talked on the theme of "Women, Life and Love" at the Korean Cultural Center in Madrid on April 22. Gong spoke about one of her major works, "Our Happy Times," while Moon talked about "I am Moon," a poetry collection containing her life story. Gong's work was published in 2012 while the poetry book was published in 2014.
Madrid readers asked the two authors about their views on women and life and how Korean readers access literature. The event was recorded and was later aired during the "Planet of the Books" (Planeta de los libros) program on Circulo de Bellas Artes, a Spanish radio station.
Moon Chung-hee (second from left), a poet, reads from her book during a press conference along with Spanish writers on April 23.
Gong Ji-young (rear, far left) and Moon Chung-hee (rear, second from left) take part in a press conference along with Spanish writers on April 23.
The following day, on April 23, Gong and Moon attended a press conference along with Spanish authors at the Espasio B, a Madrid arts venue. Spanish writers talked about Moon's work about the female body and life. They also asked Gong about capital punishment in Korea. The Spanish authors then read some of the works of the two authors.
Brochures introduce the works of Moon Chung-hee and Gong Ji-young during a Korean literature event at the Korean Cultural Center in Madrid.
The Night of Books has been held every year on April 23 since 2006 in commemoration of the deaths of Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare. There were 600 related events held across 213 public libraries and cultural venues in Madrid.
By Limb Jae-un
Korea.net Staff Writer
Photos courtesy of the Literature Translation Institute of Korea
jun2@korea.kr
