Author Jo Jung-rae returns with love story, calls literature defense of humanity
Novelist Jo Jung-rae, best known for sweeping epics chronicling Korea’s modern history, has returned to romantic love in his new two-volume novel, “Seorikkot,” (frost flower in Korean). He said that literature must preserve human imagination and feeling in an age increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI) and smartphones. At a press conference in Seoul, the 83-year-old author said his…
Novelist Jo Jung-rae, renowned for his sweeping historical epics, has penned a new love story titled “Seorikkot.” The 83-year-old author, reflecting on the growing influence of artificial intelligence and smartphones, emphasized the importance of literature preserving human imagination and emotion. In a press conference, Jo revealed this work could be his final full-length novel, marking the first time in his 56-year career that love takes center stage.
While he initially aimed for a melancholic love story, the narrative delves deeper than a simple romantic tale. This departure from his previous historical trilogy, which chronicled Korea’s 20th-century upheavals and sold over 15 million copies, signals a significant shift in Jo’s literary journey.
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