Brief Summary of Book: The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyŏng: The Autobiographical Writings of a Crown Princess of Eighteenth-Century Korea by Lady Hyegyeong
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Lady Hyegyong’s memoirs narrate the harrowing tale of her husband’s murder by his own father, rendering it one of the most celebrated classics in Korean literature. Spanning from 1795 to 1805, Lady Hyegyong crafted this masterpiece, offering a glimpse into court life imbued with Shakespearean grandeur. This complete English translation, contextualized within its social, cultural, and historical milieu, unveils a world brimming with conflicting emotions, political machinations, and the everyday concerns of a remarkably astute and eloquent woman. JaHyun Kim Haboush’s precise and fluid translation adeptly captures the personal and evocative essence of Lady Hyegyong’s storytelling. stands as a distinctive exploration of Korean identity and the evolution of autobiography in premodern society.
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- Author Name: Lady Hyegyeong
- Book Genre: Asia, Autobiography, Biography Memoir, Cultural, History, Memoir, Nonfiction
- ISBN # 9780520200555
- Date of Publication: 1985-1-
- PDF File Size: 6.9 MB
- EPUB File Size: 13 MB
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