Yi Munyol

About the Author

Yi Munyol, one of Korea’s most acclaimed writers, is the author of sixteen novels (many of which have sold into the millions), fifty-two novellas, and two collections of political and social commentary. His work has been translated into eight languages, and he has received numerous literary awards. He lives in South Korea. Translator Kevin O’Rourke, an Irish priest (Columban Fathers), is a Professor of English at Kyunghee University in Seoul.