Kim Ronyoung
Kim Ronyoung was the pen name of Frances Paik, an American author of Korean descent. She is best known for her novel 'Clay Walls' (1987), which depicts the Korean immigrant experience in the United States during the early 20th century. The novel is considered a significant work in Korean American literature. Kim Ronyoung died of leukemia before the book was published.
Books
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1. Clay Walls
The novel explores the immigrant experience through the eyes of a Korean family in early 20th-century America. It delves into the generational and cultural conflicts that arise as the family strives to navigate and assimilate into a society that is often hostile and discriminatory. The story focuses on the strong-willed matriarch who is determined to uphold her Korean heritage while facing the challenges of poverty, prejudice, and the struggle to provide a better future for her children in a foreign land. The narrative weaves a poignant tale of identity, resilience, and the pursuit of the American Dream amidst the backdrop of historical events that shaped the Korean-American community.
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