![]() ![]() ![]() Keum Suk Gendry-Kim emphasizes Lee's strength in overcoming the many forms of adversity she experienced. Beginning in Lee's childhood, Grass shows the leadup to World War II from a child's vulnerable perspective, detailing how one person experienced the Japanese occupation and the widespread suffering it entailed for ordinary Korean folk. Summary "Grass is a powerful anti-war graphic novel, offering up firsthand the life story of a Korean girl named Okseon Lee who was forced into sexual slavery for the Japanese Imperial Army during the second World War - a disputed chapter in 20th century Asian history. World War, 1939-1945 - Personal narratives | Comic books, strips, etc.World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Comic books, strips, etc. ![]() Lee, Ok-sun - Comic books, strips, etc.Korea - History - Japanese occupation, 1910-1945 - Comic books, strips, etc.Child slaves - Korea - Biography | Comic books, strips, etc.Child slaves - Korea - History - 20th century - Comic books, strips, etc.Child sexual abuse - Korea - History - 20th century - Comic books, strips, etc.Label Grass Title Grass Statement of responsibility Keum Suk Gendry-Kim translated by Janet Hong Creator ![]()
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