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The Calligrapher's Daughter

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The story is set in Korea during the early 20th century, spanning from 1915 to 1945—a period defined by the harsh and oppressive Japanese colonial occupation.

The protagonist, Najin Han, is the daughter of an aristocratic, deeply traditional court calligrapher. Her father is stubbornly devoted to the old Confucian ways and the dying traditions of the Joseon Dynasty. When Najin turns fourteen, her father attempts to arrange a marriage for her to save what remains of the family's social standing.

However, Najin's mother has a different vision for her daughter. Desiring a life of choice and education for Najin, she secretly bypasses the father's wishes and sends Najin to the king's court to serve as a companion to a young princess. This pivotal move introduces Najin to a rapidly changing world, granting her access to westernized education, new ideas, and Christian missionary influences.

As Najin grows into adulthood, her life becomes a mirror of Korea’s own fractured destiny. She experiences the joys of modern education, falls in love on her own terms, and endures severe hardships—including poverty, separation from her family, and the brutal realities of World War II. Through it all, Najin must constantly reinvent herself to survive while trying to preserve her heritage and her personal independence.

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3.813.0200.B.U

Publisher

Jakarta : Gagas Media., 2009

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Language

Indonesia

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Fiksi Indonesia

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