Guide to Korean Literature

Like many other great non-English literatures of the world (such as Central and South American), that of Korea has existed largely unnoticed by English speaking readers. Dr. In-sob Zong has accomplished the formidable and pioneering task of introducing us to the vast literary panorama of one of the world's oldest and richest cultures. The author moves easily among sophisticated discussions of classical Korean poetry, folk tales and folklore, drama, the legendary Korean sense of humor (which, even in translation, is remarkably accessible to Westerners), and classical music and dance.