Land Author:Park Kyong-ni This Korean novel is set against the background of the struggle between conservative and modernizing forces at the turn of the century. It follows the fortunes of several generations of Korean villagers during a time of unsurpassed turbulance and change. — "An enthralling saga and panorama of Korean village life in the early 20th century (ro... more »ughly 1895-1925) by that country's most highly acclaimed living novelist." -- Kirkus Reviews« less