A collection of 14 stories in the modernist style that did not evolve from earlier Korean traditions but was self-consciously developed in the early 20th century. Among them are the Seaman's Chant, My Idiot Uncle, His Father's Keeper, and the story that titles the book. No information is provided for the first edition other than that it was published sometime after 1972. Translated from Changma ow Han'guk tanp'yon sonjip . No scholarly paraphernalia except a short preface. Paper edition (unseen), $21.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.