| Edition |
First U.S. edition. |
| Physical Description |
173 pages, 8 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm |
| Note |
Translation from the Korean. |
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"Originally published as Marilyn and Me in the United Kingdom. . ."--T. p. verso. |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-173) |
| Summary |
The author pens a dazzling work of historical fiction, based on true events, about two women: Alice, a Korean war survivor and translator for the American forces in Seoul, and Marilyn Monroe, who is visiting Korea on a four-day USO tour. Moving and mesmerizing, this is a beautiful portrayal of unexpected kinship and the surprising connections that can change, or even save, a life. |
| Subject |
Monroe, Marilyn, 1926-1962 -- Fiction.
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Women translators -- Fiction.
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Translators -- Fiction.
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Korea -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction.
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| Alt Author |
Kim, Chi-Young, translator.
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