The World Embraced by Words 단어가 품은 세계
The World Embraced by Words 단어가 품은 세계
"Words encapsulate the most astonishing aspects of human life."
A profound exploration beyond language into the essence of life—Professor Hwang Sun-yeop’s Korean linguistics class at Seoul National University.
A renowned lecture from Seoul National University, which delves into the depth and beauty of words to understand life and explore the world, has now been transformed into a book. The World Embraced by Words is the first humanities book by Professor Hwang Sun-yeop of the Department of Korean Language and Literature at Seoul National University. As a scholar deeply engaged in the history of the Korean language, etymology, and the evolution of words, Professor Hwang presents the fascinating secrets of words we use daily yet rarely contemplate. Through this book, he shares profound insights into human life discovered through his linguistic explorations. Life Pattern Korea.
This book traverses literature, history, philosophy, and religion to reveal the birth, evolution, and usage of words, offering an almost magical experience as centuries of history unfold before the reader’s eyes. Words are imbued with the fragrance of life. They are used in the most intimate corners of human existence, carrying love and pride, sweat and hardships, success and failure, relationships and concerns. This book vividly illustrates how these elements of human experience are embedded in language. Life Pattern Korea.
Beyond gaining linguistic insights and life wisdom, readers will find themselves gradually improving their ability to express thoughts more logically and expanding their vocabulary. As one slowly savors each word in this book, the experience of language mastery and the joy of intellectual discovery naturally follow. Life Pattern Korea.
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Publisher: 빛의서가 (2024)
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