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Korea17s most prized literary masterpiece: a Buddhist journey
questioning the illusions of human life12presented in a vivid
new translation by PEN/Hemingway finalist Heinz Insu Fenkl
*Named one of the year's most anticipated books by The New
York Times, The Millions, and i09* nbsp Often considered the
highest achievement in Korean fiction, The Nine Cloud Dream
poses the question: Will the life we dream of truly make us
happy? Written in 17th-century Korea, this classic novel17s
wondrous story begins when a young monk living on a sacred
Lotus Peak in China succumbs to the temptation of eight fairy
maidens. For doubting his master17s Buddhist teachings, the
monk is forced to endure a strange punishment: reincarnation
as the most ideal of men. nbsp On his journey through this
new life full of material, martial, and sensual accomplishments
beyond his wildest dreams, he encounters the eight fairies in

human form, each one furthering his path towards
understanding the fleeting value of his good fortune. As his
successes grow, he comes closer and closer to finally
comprehending the fundamental truths of the Buddha17s
teachings. Like Hesse17s Siddhartha, The Nine Cloud Dream
is an unforgettable tale that explores the meaning of a good
life and the virtue of living simply with mindfulness. nbsp For
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