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In Portrait of Erysichton, In the Shadow of Thorny Bushes, and The Reverse Side of Life, Lee Seung-u focuses on the notion of Christian redemption and how it intersects with human life, demonstrating how tension between heaven and earth are revealed in quotidian life. [6]
Lee Seung-U, a former student of theology, made his literary debut in 1981 with the novella A Portrait of Erysichthon. Throughout his career, Lee has maintained an interest in theological and metaphysical issues, which is reflected in his writing style that meticulously depicts the inner workings of the human soul.
Oct 19, 2014 · Lee Seung-U, a former student of theology, made his literary debut in 1981 with the novella A Portrait of Erysichthon. Throughout his career, Lee has maintained an interest in theological and metaphysical issues, which is reflected in his writing style that meticulously depicts the inner workings of the human soul.
Feb 18, 2006 · A partly autobiographical novel exploring the life story of a prominent Korean writer growing up in the second half of the twentieth century. Share and Enjoy. Ideas for further reading. Filed in: Book Reviews | Translated Korean literature. Authors: Lee Seung-u. Translators: Kong Yoo-jung. Event tags: LBF Korea.
Lee Seung-U is a novelist and Professor of Korean Literature at Chosun University. He attended Seoul Theological University and Yonsei University Graduate School of Theology.
The interview, broadcast on Sunday, April 13th 2014, provides a taste of the evening including an interesting discussion on Lee Seung-U’s belief that elements of guilt can be a positive force in life, a powerful theme in many of his works.
Jan 4, 2017 · Lee Seung-U is creating a body of work—weaving, book after book, a world which we find each time to be “the same, but different.” His themes cut across his oeuvre, illuminating identical emotions from varying angles, so that we may call him not just a novelist, but a writer.
