- Overview
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A lecture on ancient history unfolds in Rome right now!
- Book Intro
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My Love, Rome is a record of Professor Kim Sang Keun's travel to Rome—what he saw, where he walked, and his emotional experiences as a humanities scholar. The book contains everything about Rome, from the moment Kim landed at the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport to the moment he left Rome with a heart full of admiration, and from the founding of the Roman Empire to its fall. It is a faithful guide for readers who have never been to Rome and a temptation for readers who remember their time in Rome to return again. Many people have been to Rome, and even more wish to go, but only a few have actually "seen" Rome. Truly seeing Rome requires more than simply having an espresso and gelato at a famous cafe, putting your hand in the Mouth of Truth like Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday, or taking a picture in front of Colosseum and posting it on social media. Rome is not only a museum of human civilization but also the birthplace of Western culture and the cradle of numerous works of classical literature and art. You must travel Rome in depth to feel its true beauty. Those who successfully travel through Rome return with a life-long consolation, a better understanding of the world, and ageless wisdom. Rome is a place where thousands of years of history and the present come together, a place where travelers are reborn. This book contains historical figures such as Caesar and Hannibal as well as literature by Cicero, Seneca, and Virgil and artwork by Raphael and Michelangelo. Best of all, the author’s clear, accessible storytelling ensures that every reader can enjoy the book. Even readers who won’t dare to try reading the classics will be inspired and pleasantly surprised by this book.
- About the Author
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Kim Sangkeun
Kim Sang Keun is a professor of theology at Yonsei University and has also served as Dean of the College of Theology and President of the United Graduate School of Theology at the same university. A graduate of Emory University and Princeton Theological Seminary, his doctoral research focused on the religious exchange between Italy and Ming China. He has expanded his research areas from the humanities and the classics to Renaissance art. His book on the culture and art of Florence, Florence, the City of Geniuses, was adapted into a special documentary on the Seoul Broadcasting System. Kim has been popularizing the humanities, appearing on EBS' TV programs, Special Lecture on Humanities and World Theme Travel, as well as on JTBC's Differential Class. He played a leading role in the founding of Foundation Academia Platonica, the first humanities support foundation in Korea, and is the author of a number of books, including Creative Renaissance Management, How to Win Over People: The House of Medici, and Extreme Difference.
Kim Dogeun
Kim Dogeun majored in photography and philosophy at Kyungsung University. With an interest in visualizing history, civilizations, and fiction, he works on photography and writing. Currently he writes a serialized column titled "Themed Travel Around the World" on Busan Metropolitan City's official internet news Busan Story and creates photo and video content at Eum Media.