Understanding Korean Literature [Paperback]

This study examines the development and characteristics of various historical and contemporary genres of Korean literature. It presents explanations on the development of Korean literacy and offers a history of literary criticism, traditional and modern, giving the discussion an historical context.This study examines the development and characteristics of various historical and contemporary genres of Korean literature. It presents explanations on the development of Korean literacy and offers a history of literary criticism, traditional and modern, giving the discussion an historical context.Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The Extent of Korean Literature; Chapter 3 Language, Style, and Meter; Chapter 4 Genres of Korean Literature; Chapter 5 Literary Criticism; Chapter 6 The Trade in Literary Works; Chapter 7 Phases of Korean Literature;US? 1997 Taylor & Francis. All rights reserved.