The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyong: The Autobiographical Writings of a Crown Princess of Eighteenth-Century Korea
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.39 (784 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0520280482 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Presented in its social, cultural, and historical contexts, this first complete English translation opens a door into a world teeming with conflicting passions, political intrigue, and the daily preoccupations of a deeply intelligent and articulate woman. Reissued nearly twenty years after its initial publication with a new foreword by Dorothy Ko, The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyong is a unique exploration of Korean selfhood and an extraordinary example of autobiography in the premodern era.. JaHyun Kim Haboush's accurate, fluid translation captures the intimate and expressive voice of this consummate storyteller. From 1795 until 1805 Lady Hyegyong composed this masterpiece, depicting a court life Shakespearean in its pathos, drama, and grandeur. Lady Hyegyong's memoirs, which recount the chilling murder of her husband by his father, form one of the best known and most popular classics of Korean literature
Five Stars An easy and interesting read. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Joseon Dynasty era storytelling.. Book Terrie L. Coleman This was a very concise and to the point book. The facts were different from the TV series.. Sad tale in the Court Why I bought this book? It all started by a Korean drama about how King Yeongjo putting his own son, the Crown Prince Sado to death, later Prince Sado's son became King Jeongjo, he took it upon himself to prove his father's innocence and later he plotted to kill all those involved in his death. The background in question was a very intri
Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: Korean