| Understanding Korean Literature Contributor(s): Kim, Hung-Gyu (Author), Fouser, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 1563247739 ISBN-13: 9781563247736 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 1997 Annotation: Understanding Korean Literature (Han'guk munhak ui ihae) introduces the development and characteristics of the various historical and contemporary genres of Korean literature in a refreshingly clear way. It also presents detailed explanations of the development of a literary Korean language and of literacy and a reading public in Korea. A brief history of literary criticism, both traditional and modern, is included to give the discussion historical context. This translation provides a long-overdue source on Korean literature that can be used as a reference or text in Korean and Asian studies courses and as a general introduction to Korean literature for students of literature. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Asian - General |
| Dewey: 895.709 |
| LCCN: 97011941 |
| Lexile Measure: 1440 |
| Series: New Studies in Asian Culture |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.27" W x 9.27" (1.11 lbs) 246 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This study examines the development and characteristics of various historical and contemporary genres of Korean literature. It presents explanations on the development of Korean literacy and offers a history of literary criticism, traditional and modern, giving the discussion an historical context. |