Understanding Korean Literature

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;