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The in-person book club offers an innovative, exciting, and passionate approach to world literature. We select a country and pick three books over the course of three months: one contemporary, one non-fiction, and one classic. Our current country is Korea. In our second meeting we discuss a classic selection The Nine Cloud Dream by Kim Man-Jung chosen by Chris Stacey.
“Often considered the highest achievement in Korean fiction, The Nine Cloud Dream poses the question: Will the life we dream of truly make us happy? Written in 17th-century Korea, this classic novel’s wondrous story begins when a young monk living on a sacred Lotus Peak in China succumbs to the temptation of eight fairy maidens. For doubting his master’s Buddhist teachings, the monk is forced to endure a strange punishment: reincarnation as the most ideal of men...The Nine Cloud Dream is an unforgettable tale that explores the meaning of a good life and the virtue of living simply with mindfulness.” 215 pages.
We hope to see you in November to help us create a community you’ll find inviting, fun, engaging and a place to sustain meaningful friendships.
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Time: 6:00PM Central
Location: To be determined based on number of registrants. We'll either meet at a club member's home or an appropriate venue where we can eat, drink, and hear each other talk.
Cost: Participants pay for their own food and beverages if at a venue or make a suggested $10 donation if at a club member's home.
Reviews
https://www.asymptotejournal.com/criticism/kim-man-jung-the-nine-cloud-dream/