THE DEPICTION OF THE MOTIF OF LONELINESS IN THE AUTHOR’S STORIES

The artistic discoveries of 20th-century modern Korean prose found their expression in a number of short stories by Yeom Sang-seop. In the stories that mark the pinnacle of this talented writer’s creativity, such themes as loneliness and alienation are portrayed in harmony with the spirit of the age. Influenced by Western literature, Yeom Sang-seop was able to transform fragments of life embedded in his stories into artistic truth. Within this small genre, the writer’s sharp insight and high artistic mastery become evident. By reading these stories, the reader not only discovers layers of meaning but also becomes acquainted with the life-filled reality of the era.