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Post by florel on Nov 5, 2005 21:40:03 GMT -5
BD, you can see la Table des matieres (Contents) of "The Book of Corrections" on this site of the publisher, Institute of East Asian Studies. I wish it would be helpful to decide if you will purchase the book or not. ieas.berkeley.edu/publications/krm28.htmlEven though no one seems to remember it, I would like to let you recall that I was the first person who found the book on Amazon site on the 18 February of this year. (mentioned in this thread). Sorry if it sounds too proud. But I cannot help having such a proud attitude because I'm proud of having had a dog nose to find it. ;D * One note about the book : Yu Sung-Ryong was an ancient man who had a Confucian concept of the loyalty to the king who was identified with the country. So he didn't criticize the king and kept silent on his faults.
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Post by BungalowDweller on Nov 6, 2005 22:27:25 GMT -5
BD, you can see la Table des matieres (Contents) of "The Book of Corrections" on this site of the publisher, Institute of East Asian Studies. I wish it would be helpful to decide if you will purchase the book or not. ieas.berkeley.edu/publications/krm28.htmlEven though no one seems to remember it, I would like to let you recall that I was the first person who found the book on Amazon site on the 18 February of this year. (mentioned in this thread). Sorry if it sounds too proud. But I cannot help having such a proud attitude because I'm proud of having had a dog nose to find it. ;D * One note about the book : Yu Sung-Ryong was an ancient man who had a Confucian concept of the loyalty to the king who was identified with the country. So he didn't criticize the king and kept silent on his faults. You Should be proud that you found it! And thanks for the link. . .bonnenuit!
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Post by Ken on Nov 7, 2005 21:37:03 GMT -5
Thanks, everyone, especially Choko, bungalowdweller and florel, for your info and insights. You provided the epilogue YSS could have used! We just ordered The Book of Corrections - it sounds like a fascinating (if not fun) read. Thanks again!
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Post by Mort too lazy to login on Nov 8, 2005 11:36:46 GMT -5
This show, at least for those in the Tri-State Area, played for an entire year? This show started October 30th, 2004, and ended October 29th, 2005. Blame February 29th for that misalignment...but still.
It's just so amazing...52 weekends fly like leaves in a gust when captivated by this drama, no matter how much fiction in it...
I was sobbing when I saw "The End" rather than "To Be Continued"...It's truly something I'll never forget. In my mind, Yi Soon-Shin will always be immortal.
Korea [which ever produced this drama] rocks!
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Post by Raven on Nov 8, 2005 15:58:30 GMT -5
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Post by Candylover on Nov 8, 2005 16:14:24 GMT -5
-An Epilogue to My Life-
Don't put blame upon your birth. I was born in a ruined family of a traitor, and brought up in poverty.
Don't put blame upon your intelligence. I failed in the first examination, and barely passed an examination at the age of 32.
Don't put blame upon your position. I held minor positions on the border for 14 years.
Don't say that you had no choice but to obey your seniors. I was removed from office and suffered disadvantages several times due to the disputes with my unjust seniors.
Don't plunge yourself in despair when you are sick. I suffered from an inveterate dyspepsia and contagious diseases all my life.
Don't say you have no chance. I became an admiral at the age of 47 after the country was endangered.
Don't be disappointed that you are not supported. I cultivated soil for myself to supply the sinews of war. I fought 23 times and I won 23 times.
Don't say that you are unrecognized. Being recognized, I was imprisoned and tortured due to the endless misunderstanding and suspicion of the king.
Don't indulge yourself in despair when you have to start with nothing. I returned to battle fields with nothing, and destroyed 133 ships with 12 ships.
Don't love your family in an unjust manner. I lost my 20-year son at the blade of the enemy's sword, and went to the front line with my another sons.
Don't be afraid of death. I chose death by myself at the final battle.
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Post by Alexa on Nov 8, 2005 18:53:06 GMT -5
Candylover, that is AWESOME!
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Post by BungalowDweller on Nov 8, 2005 19:23:06 GMT -5
Beautiful, candylover! Thankyou!
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Post by pakyownage4eva on Nov 8, 2005 20:36:16 GMT -5
Funny how the women react to that first also I think you might want to give credit because I remember seeing that somewhere else (in korean), very inspirational.
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Post by Candylover on Nov 8, 2005 21:46:52 GMT -5
Yes, pakyownage4eva, I forgot to give credit. An Epilogue to My Life (title was given by me. Originally it had no title.) is a Korean document floating around on the internet. In fact after I translated and posted it, I tried to find the original author but I failed. I also thank the author.
PLEASE add "anonymous" as the author.
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Post by MasterCrabby on Nov 8, 2005 23:41:57 GMT -5
I am glad it's done. My thanks to all, and the wonderful memories.
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