Talking to a Stranger

Eun Heekyung: Born in Gochang, Jeollabuk-do Province in 1959. Her short story “Duet” won the Dong-A Ilbo Literature Award in 1995, launching her on a professional writing career. In the same year, she won the Munhakdongne Fiction Award for her novel “A Gift from a Bird” and two years later her short story collection “Talking to a Stranger” won the Dongseo Literature Award.

When we try to call someone from behind, we use a name. But she was a little unusual. When she calls someone, she doesn’t call by name, like most people do. She uses a nickname she made up or a language known only to her.

But I think the reason she is so unfortunate lies in the weird way she communicates with others.