Memoirs of Lady Hyegyong : the Autobiographical Writings of a Crown Princess of Eighteenth-Century Korea.

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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. From 1795 until 1805 Lady Hyegyong composed this masterpiece, depicting a court life Shakespearean in its pathos, drama, and grande...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Haboush, JaHyun Kim
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: University of California Press, 2013.
©2013
Temas:
Hyegyŏnggung Hong Ssi, > 1735-1815.
1637-1864
Civilization, Modern > 18th century.
Princesses > Korea > Biography.
Civilisation > 18e siècle.
Princesses > Corée > Biographies.
LITERARY CRITICISM > Asian > General.
Civilization, Modern.
Kings and rulers.
Princesses.
Korea > Kings and rulers.
Korea > History > 1637-1864.
Corée > Histoire > 1637-1864.
Korea.
Biographies.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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. From 1795 until 1805 Lady Hyegyong composed this masterpiece, depicting a court life Shakespearean in its pathos, drama, and grandeur. 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. JaHyun Kim Haboush's accurate, fluid t.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1299848044
9781299848047
9780520957299
0520957296

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