When Adam Opens His Eyes
When Adam Opens His Eyes by Chŏng-il Chang, published by Dalkey Archive Press on November 16, 2013, is a 126-page novel written in English. This work, first published in 1990, presents a controversial narrative that explores the complexities of contemporary Korean society through the lens of a coming-of-age story. The novel intertwines themes of sex, death, and high school, offering a unique perspective on the challenges faced by its narrator.
Readers will find a provocative exploration of societal norms as the narrator navigates the tumultuous journey toward maturity. The narrative’s bold approach to sensitive topics reflects the author’s engagement with the intricacies of youth and cultural expectations. This edition invites readers to delve into the interplay of personal growth and societal pressures, making it a significant contribution to the genre of fiction that examines the performing arts and the intricacies of coming-of-age experiences.
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First published in 1990, this is a sensational and highly controversial novel by one of Korea’s most electrifying contemporary authors, which plows through contemporaneous Korean mores with aplomb.
First published in 1990, this is a sensational and highly controversial novel by one of Korea’s most electrifying contemporary authors. A preposterous coming-of-age story, melding sex, death, and high school in a manner reminiscent of some perverse collision between Georges Bataille and Beverly Cleary, the narrator of this book plows through contemporaneous Korean mores with aplomb, bound for destruction, or maturity—whichever comes first.
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