Korean Classic Stories: All Walks of Life

Korean Classic Stories #4

by Hunggyu Kim

All stories included in this volume are works that belong to the category of yadam (historical romance). Among yadam, there are anecdotes that record actual events, stories that added a bit of embellishment to a historical incident, and works that employ fictional characters in interesting narrative structures and observations proper for fiction writing. In other words, in yadam, there coexists the realistic testimony of real lives and fiction that captures an impressive portrait of the society of the time. About the Series: This collection of stories from the Joseon Dynasty portrays the lives of people who were deeply immersed in Confucianism and its venerated ethics. The books in the series look at the lives of women, artists, lovers, aristocrats, and commoners, providing a vibrant understanding of the Joseon period.

124 pages, Paperback

First published November 18, 2013