Millie's library announced on the 15th that it has released an original video content titled "Literature Appreciation Meeting" to shed light on the value and charm of Korean literature.
The "Literature Appreciation Meeting" features videos that highlight major literary works from contemporary Korean authors from various angles, selecting one author and book each month for in-depth interpretation. Author Kim Jung-hyuk, who traverses various fields, including literature, music, and film, and Korea's representative singer-songwriter Lee Jeok serve as fixed MCs.
The first content released on Millie's library's official YouTube channel discusses author Eun Hee-kyung's "The Gift of the Bird." "The Gift of the Bird" is a coming-of-age novel that captures the perspectives of a 12-year-old girl, Jin-hee, portraying the lives of family members, neighbors, and various human figures. It has been praised for delicately capturing the ups and downs of life through the girl’s inner world and offering insights into the realities of our society. Since its publication in 1995, it has continued to be beloved, reaching a total of 100 editions after 27 years.
In this video, author Eun Hee-kyung joins as a guest to introduce the background behind the title selection of "The Gift of the Bird," the creative process, and the stories behind the work.
The introduced "The Gift of the Bird" can also be appreciated through e-books and audiobooks on the Millie's library app. In particular, the e-book has maintained its popularity, surpassing 45,000 titles in the library.
To celebrate the release of the "Literature Appreciation Meeting," Millie's library unveiled the e-book and audiobook of author Eun Hee-kyung's serial novel "The Name of the Rose is Rose" on the 15th.
Lee Seong-ho, Deputy Minister of Millie's library's reading department, said, "This project was planned to shed new light on the value and charm of Korean literature through the voices and perspectives of representative authors who have led the domestic literary scene and to strengthen the consolidation with readers."