1st Edition

An Introduction to Classical Korean Literature: From Hyangga to P'ansori From Hyangga to P'ansori

By Kichung Kim Copyright 1996
    256 Pages
    by Routledge

    256 Pages
    by Routledge

    This work provides an introduction to some of the most important and representative genres of classical Korean literature. Coverage includes: Samguk sagi and samguk yusa as literature; Kunmong and Unyongchon; the lyricism of Koryo songs; and the literature of Chosen Dynasty Women.

    Chapter 1 What Is Korean Literature?; Chapter 2 The Mystery and Loveliness of the Hyangga; Chapter 3 The Incomparable Lyricism of Kory? Songs; Chapter 4 Notes on the Samguk sagi and Samguk yusa; Chapter 5 Notes on Shijo; Chapter 6 The Literature of Chos?n Dynasty Women; Chapter 7 H? Kyun: Hong Kiltong ch?n and the Hanmun Lives; Chapter 8 Kuun mong and “Unyong ch?n”; Chapter 9 The Literature of Shirhak: Y?nam, Pak Chi-w?n; Chapter 10 Notes on P’ansori; Chapter 11 Toward Modern Korean Literature;

    Biography

    Kichung Kim