Chang Wang-rok (; 29 February 1924 – 17 July 1994) was a South Korean literary scholar, professor, novelist, a founding figure in translation, and critique of English literature. Also known by his art nameWoobo (), his works contributed to the introduction of American literature in South Korean academy. His oeuvre includes more than 60 translations of canonical literary texts, such as ''The Good Earth'' by Pearl Buck, ''Absalom, Absalom!'' by William Faulkner, and ''Gone with the Wind'' by Margaret Mitchell, and bridged the pathway between modern American novelists and Korean readers. In 1984, ''Compilation of Articles Dedicated to Chang Wang-rok'' () was published, a monumental piece consisting of 1,297 pages and 80 articles on English literature, to commemorate his career.
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