죽음의 시대, ‘권력’과 다른 ‘역사 영혼’ 증명하고 싶었다 [.txt]

This biography of a man named Kim Sang-jin begins with his first published work, a collection of short stories called "The River of Memories" in November 1989. This series, "Total Works of Young Critics," aimed to redefine the era as a period of transition. The editor of the series praised "The River of Memories" for its emphasis on the relationship between language and power, and its impact on contemporary issues.

The story reflects on the author's own struggles with personal identity and society, highlighting a shift in perception of history as a distant, dream-like landscape. This transformation occurred after hearing the news of Kim Sang-jin's death in 1975, which sparked an interest in the concept of history as a living, breathing entity.

The author's fascination with history continued, culminating in a seventh novel exploring reincarnation and its implications for understanding history. This work, "The Floating Souls," aimed to differentiate history's spirit from that of power, emphasizing the collision of these two forces as the driving force behind historical change.