Like the literature of many countries, classical Korean literature took a keen interest in romantic love, as evidenced in seolhwa (folktales) and the ancient gayo (songs) from before the Common Era. But in the 15th century a new genre emerged, laying out those motifs in narratives of considerable scale and weaving together compelling characters and plots. "Looking Over the Wall: the Tale of Yi Saeng" ("Yi Saeng Gyujang Jeon") is one of the earlier examples of the genre. About the Series: This collection of stories from ...
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Like the literature of many countries, classical Korean literature took a keen interest in romantic love, as evidenced in seolhwa (folktales) and the ancient gayo (songs) from before the Common Era. But in the 15th century a new genre emerged, laying out those motifs in narratives of considerable scale and weaving together compelling characters and plots. "Looking Over the Wall: the Tale of Yi Saeng" ("Yi Saeng Gyujang Jeon") is one of the earlier examples of the genre. About the Series: This collection of stories from the Joseon Dynasty portrays the lives of people who were deeply immersed in Confucianism and its venerated ethics. The books in the series look at the lives of women, artists, lovers, aristocrats, and commoners, providing a vibrant understanding of the Joseon period.
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Add this copy of Confucians in Love: Early Fiction Part I (Korean to cart. $47.01, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2013 by Seoul Selection.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 200grams, ISBN: 9781624120152.
