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Yi Mun-yol Biography

Writer

Yi Mun-yol, born on May 18, 1948, is a renowned South Korean writer known for his profound social insight and unique literary style. His works are highly appreciated by readers for their deep reflection on the social issues of South Korea.

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Book:Our Twisted Hero

Source: Our Twisted Hero

“Suddenly, my nose began to sting and tears rolled around my eyes. It wasn't completely clear to me then, but I suppose I was tasting the sorrow of the ostracized, the bitter loneliness that goes with alienation.”

Loneliness Sorrow Lonely Alienation

Book:Our Twisted Hero

Source: Our Twisted Hero

“The only thing pain can wring from a soul that has abandoned resistance and from a mind that has lost its hate is sorrow”

Mind Soul Pain Hate Lost Sorrow Resistance Abandoned

Author:Yi Mun-yol

“It's a matter of seeing the original meaning of all things. The world is full of all kinds of meanings. But our minds are so fettered by the lies and falsehoods they make for themselves, that they cannot see the beauty, goodness, or truth of those meanings. Only a mind that has become free can see such things.”

World Mind Kind Matter Lying Seeing Goodness All Things Originals All Kinds Falsehood

Author:Yi Mun-yol

About the Author

Born: May 18, 1948
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 4

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