Anthology of Korean Literature - (UNESCO Collection of Representative Works: Japanese) by Peter H Lee (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This books offers a comprehensive sampling of the major genres of poetry and prose written from about A.D. 600 to the end of the nineteenth century.
- Author(s): Peter H Lee
- 342 Pages
- Literary Criticism, Asian
- Series Name: UNESCO Collection of Representative Works: Japanese
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Book Synopsis
This books offers a comprehensive sampling of the major genres of poetry and prose written from about A.D. 600 to the end of the nineteenth century. The book contains a dazzling array of myths and legends, essays and biographies, love poems and Zen poems, satirical tales and tales of wonder, stories of adventure and of heroism, as well as quieter works treating the farmer's works and days and the pleasures and sorrows of the simple life.Review Quotes
Here the cultural history of an ancient people is revealed, beautifully, through myths, short lyrics, adventure tales, fables, romance, portraits, satire, semifictional biographies--all retain a remarkable freshness and power. In every way--in literary and vernacular works chosen, arrangement and annotation--this is an exemplary anthology.-- "Booklist"
Dimensions (Overall): 9.24 Inches (H) x 5.99 Inches (W) x .88 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.06 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 342
Genre: Literary Criticism
Sub-Genre: Asian
Series Title: UNESCO Collection of Representative Works: Japanese
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Peter H Lee
Language: English
Street Date: February 1, 1983
TCIN: 91285243
UPC: 9780824807566
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-4813
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.88 inches length x 5.99 inches width x 9.24 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.06 pounds
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