
The Story That Doesn’t Exist Now (The Fable of Choi Gyu-seok)
• Original title : 지금은 없는 이야기 : 최규석 우화
• Price : 14,500KRW
• Product Dimensions :
130x178, 200pages
• Publication Date : 2011-11-25
• ISBN : 9788958285861
Book Information & Summary
In this book, the unjust reality of a man, who is forced to lose every time because he injures his hand in a village where everything is decided by rock-paper-scissors (“Rock-paper-scissors”), makes us think about how 'law' is applied to the weak in our society, and the process of destroying the order of a naturally circulating forest (“The Forest”) satirizes the social system that forces us to participate in competition even if we don't want to. In addition, the absurd and unreasonable social reality is expressed through various allegories. As fables personify animals, plants, and other objects to convey satire and lessons through their actions, Choi's fables also feature a variety of characters.
The messages of his short fables, which he explains through implication and metaphor, are different from conventional fables. They remind us of the social problems we face, such as the problem of irregular workers, and suggest a new framework for how to view and solve them. They also point out the uncomfortable desire of individuals to be dominant without solidarity among the weak. This is a much-needed story that overturns all existing fables and will give us a different perspective on our current situation.
The writer sharply examines the issues of our time through funny and touching stories, satirizing our society while maintaining a strong faith in people and the world. A work of literary achievement, this book, with its colorful illustrations, is a true allegory of our time, a book to be read slowly and many times, to reflect on the reality on which we stand.
The messages of his short fables, which he explains through implication and metaphor, are different from conventional fables. They remind us of the social problems we face, such as the problem of irregular workers, and suggest a new framework for how to view and solve them. They also point out the uncomfortable desire of individuals to be dominant without solidarity among the weak. This is a much-needed story that overturns all existing fables and will give us a different perspective on our current situation.
The writer sharply examines the issues of our time through funny and touching stories, satirizing our society while maintaining a strong faith in people and the world. A work of literary achievement, this book, with its colorful illustrations, is a true allegory of our time, a book to be read slowly and many times, to reflect on the reality on which we stand.