A History of Korean Literature
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'A vast and comprehensive gathering of expert accounts, both from within Korea and from outside, of Korean literary history from the earliest examples up to recent developments in fiction and poetry, in North as well as South Korea. This will be the standard for many years to come. Peter Lee deserves our thanks, and has earned our admiration once again.' David R. Mc Cann, Korea Foundation Professor of Korean Literature, Harvard University
Book Description
This comprehensive narrative history of Korean literature provides essential information for scholars and students as well as others. Combining history and criticism, the study reflects the latest scholarship and includes an account of the development of all genres. In 25 chapters, it covers twentieth-century poetry, fiction by women, and the literature of North Korea. It will be a major contribution to the field and a study that will remain for many years the primary resource for studying Korean literature.
A History of Korean Literature
A History of Korean Literature,Peter H. Lee,Cambridge University Press,0521828589,Asia - Korea,Asian,Asian - General,History and criticism,Korean literature,Literary Collections,Literature - Classics / Criticism,Literature: Classics,Korean,Literary Criticism & Collections / Asian,Literary studies: general
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