{"product_id":"the-end-of-august-9781911284697","title":"The End of August","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn 1930s Japanese-occupied Korea, Lee Woo-Cheol was a running prodigy and a contender for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. His granddaughter, Yu Miri, summons his spirit to explore nationhood and family, shedding light on the postwar migration of Koreans to Japan. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 720 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tilted Axis Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLee Woo-Cheol, a remarkable running prodigy in 1930s Japanese-occupied Korea, had the potential to compete in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. However, he faced a challenging dilemma: he would have had to run under the Japanese flag. Nearly a century later, his granddaughter, Yu Miri, resides in Japan and is diligently training for a marathon. Driven by a desire to connect with her family's past, she seeks the assistance of powerful Korean shamans to summon the spirit of Lee Woo-Cheol. What follows is a mesmerizing journey through time, immersing Yu Miri in the memories of her grandfather, his brother, Lee Woo-Gun, and their neighbour, a young teen who was tragically coerced into becoming a comfort woman for Japanese soldiers. This captivating semi-autobiographical tale, penned by Yu Miri, delves into profound themes of nationhood and family. Through her distinct prose, rhythmically translated by Morgan Giles, the author explores the intricate nuances of generational trauma, shedding light on the postwar migration of Koreans to Japan. The End of August serves as a meditative dance of generations, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of history and the enduring impact of trauma on individuals and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 x 135 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781911284697\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yu Miri","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44310018097402,"sku":"9781911284697","price":12.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_1e083983-6146-49c9-8b39-3b1717d1deca.jpg?v=1688198040","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-end-of-august-9781911284697","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}