Early Korean Literature: Selections and Introductions

by David R. McCann

Book Overview

Preeminent scholar and translator David R. McCann presents an anthology of his own translations of works ranging across the major genres and authors of Korean writing--stories, legends, poems, historical vignettes, and other works--and a set of critical essays on major themes.

A brief history of traditional Korean literature orients the reader to the historical context of the writings, thus bringing into focus this rich literary tradition...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 023111947X
• ISBN13: 9780231119474
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher