Understanding Korean literature

Author(s)

• 金, 興圭 김, 흥규
• Fouser, Robert

Bibliographic Information

Understanding Korean literature

Kim Hunggyu ; translated by Robert J. Fouser

（New studies in Asian culture）（An East gate book）

M.E. Sharpe, c1997

• : pbk

Other Title

Hanʾguk munhak ŭi ihae

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-222) and index

Description and Table of Contents

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.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 Introduction
• Chapter 2 The Extent of Korean Literature
• Chapter 3 Language, Style, and Meter
• Chapter 4 Genres of Korean Literature
• Chapter 5 Literary Criticism
• Chapter 6 The Trade in Literary Works
• Chapter 7 Phases of Korean Literature

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Details

• NCID: BA35039436
• ISBN:
  • 1563247739
  • 1563247747
• LCCN: 97011941
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Original Language Code: kor
• Place of Publication: Armonk, N.Y. London, Eng.
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 230 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PL955
  • DC21 : 895.7/09
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Korean literature -- History and criticism
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA28429907
  • BA10415287