2min chapter

The Korea Society cover image

Kyung-Sook Shin with Jenny Wang Medina

The Korea Society

CHAPTER

Xinjiang's Long Novel

This year actually marks 30 years since Xinjiang's book debuted as an author in Korea, 1993. I wanted to read this part to you, because this passage is actually the running theme across all throughout the book. This is a dedication. Ah… Some time ago, when I told my father I would write about him, he replied, but what have I ever done with this life? You've done so much, I said. I've done nothing at all. All I've done is live through it. We'll go on with it.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode