Dohyang-na
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Dohyang-Na was born is Seoul. He graduated from Baejae School and entered Gyungsung National University School of Medicine. However he went to Japan aspiring to find fame in literature. This pursuit of learning about literature didn't last long, because he didn't have the money to support himself. He became a high school teacher in Andong
, Gyeongsang-do.
He started his career as a writer publishing A Young Man's Life (hangul: 젊은이의 시절). His famous works include The Water Wheel (물레방아), Mulberry (뽕), and Deaf Samryongi (벙어리삼룡이).
Even though he died young, he still accomplished a lot in his life.
His early works are sorrowful, romantic pieces: A Young Man's Life, Delight (환희). However his works changed from romanticism to realism: Haengnang Chasik <행랑자식> and Before She Found Herself (자기를 찾기 전), in which he describes a man who overcomes difficulties by the strength of his will.
His works depict Korean farm villages and people, and life during the 1920s. His last novel criticized the society and reality of his time.
in 1929, and Shin Sang-ok in 1964. For his work in the 1964 The Deaf Samryongi
, leading actor Kim Jin-kyu
was awarded Best Actor in the 12th Asian Film Festival.
Andong
Andong is a city in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, South Korea. It is the largest city in the northern part of the province with a population of 167,821 in October 2010. The Nakdong River flows through the city...
, Gyeongsang-do.
He started his career as a writer publishing A Young Man's Life (hangul: 젊은이의 시절). His famous works include The Water Wheel (물레방아), Mulberry (뽕), and Deaf Samryongi (벙어리삼룡이).
Even though he died young, he still accomplished a lot in his life.
His early works are sorrowful, romantic pieces: A Young Man's Life, Delight (환희). However his works changed from romanticism to realism: Haengnang Chasik <행랑자식> and Before She Found Herself (자기를 찾기 전), in which he describes a man who overcomes difficulties by the strength of his will.
His works depict Korean farm villages and people, and life during the 1920s. His last novel criticized the society and reality of his time.
Deaf Samryongi
Deaf Samryongi is considered one of the best newspaper serial stories of Korean literature. The novel has been adapted into a movie by Na Woon-gyuNa Woon-gyu
Na Woon-gyu was a Korean actor, screenwriter and director. He is widely considered the most important filmmaker in early Korean cinema, and possibly Korea's first true movie star...
in 1929, and Shin Sang-ok in 1964. For his work in the 1964 The Deaf Samryongi
Deaf Sam-yong
Deaf Sam-yong is a 1964 South Korean film directed by Shin Sang-ok. It was chosen as Best Film at the Grand Bell Awards...
, leading actor Kim Jin-kyu
Kim Jin-kyu
Kim Jin-kyu was a South Korean actor, film director, and producer.- Filmography :-Director:Kim Jin-kyu was a South Korean actor, film director, and producer....
was awarded Best Actor in the 12th Asian Film Festival.