Early Korean Literature: Selections and Introductions
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Preeminent scholar and translator David R. McCann presents an anthology of his own translations of classic works encompassing the major genres and authors of the Korean literary tradition — stories, legends, poems, historical vignettes, and other works — with introductory essays to aid in their understanding.BooknewsA brief history of Korean literature up to the 19th century is followed by a selective anthology of Korean literature including the (1145), a selection of books from the (1285), the Koryo Songs, and texts illustrating the political and cultural transition from Koryo to Choson, all accompanied by the editor's commentary and historical background. The second section addresses interpretive or comparative issues relating to the volume's literary selections. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
PrefaceA Brief History of Korean Literature to the Nineteenth CenturyPart 1: An Anthology of Korean LiteratureThe "Samguk sagi"(1145)"Song of the Oriole''The "Samguk yusa" (1285)Book 1: Tan'gun ("Ancient Chosìn")Book 2: The Story of Lady SuroBook 2: Ch'ìyong and Manghae TempleBook 2: King MuKoryì Songs"Would You Go?''"Song of Green Mountains''History as Literature: The Political and Cultural Transition from Koryì to ChosìnThe "Sijo" Exchange Between Yi Pang-wìn and Chìng Mong-juThe "Koryìsa": The "History of Koryì"Book 2: The Ten Injunctions and the Death of Wang KìnBook 117: Biographies: Chìng Mong-ju"Song of the Dragons Flying to Heaven"Early Chosìn (1392—1598)"Sijo""Sijo" Songs"Song of the Five Friends'' by Yun Sìn-do"Sijo" by Chìng Ch'ìl"Sijo" Ascribed to "Kisaeng""Kasa""Song to Spring'' by Chìng Kñg-in"Song of Longing'' by Chìng Ch'ìl"Song of a Humble Life'' by Pak Il-lo"Married Sorrow'' by Hì Nansìrhìn"Hanmun": Poems and Prose in Chinese"Hansi" by Yi Kyu-bo and Others"Hansi" by Hì Nansìrhìn"Hansi" by Lady Chìng and Other Women"The Story of Master Hì'' by Pak Chi-wìnPart 2: Negotiations in Korean Literary CultureIntroductionThe Story of Ch'ìyong: A Parable of Literary NegotiationSong of the Dragons Flying to Heaven: Negotiating HistoryPerformance andKorean "Sijo" Verse: Negotiating DifferenceConclusion
