"Outlining the major developments, characteristics, genres, and figures of the Korean literary tradition from earliest times into the new millennium, this volum

This is a comprehensive narrative history of Korean literature. It provides a wealth of information for scholars, students and lovers of literature. Combining b

This is the first book in English to offer an extensive introduction to the Tongmunsŏn (Selections of Refined Literature of Korea)—the largest and most impor

This study examines the development and characteristics of various historical and contemporary genres of Korean literature. It presents explanations on the deve

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 w