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The History of Modern Korean Fiction (1890-1945)

The Topography of Literary Systems and Form

Young Min Kim author Rachel Min Park translator Theodore Jun Yoo editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Lexington Books

Published:9th Nov '20

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This book explores the history of modern Korean literature from a sociocultural perspective. Rather than focusing solely on specific authors and their works, Young Min Kim argues that the development of modern media, shifting conceptualizations of the author, and a growing mass readership fundamentally shaped the types of narratives that appeared at the turn of the twentieth century. In particular, Kim follows the trajectory of the sin sosŏl (new fiction) as it meshed with the new print and media culture to give rise to innovative and hybrid genres and literary styles. In doing so, he compellingly illuminates the relationship between literary systems and forms and underscores the necessity of re-locating literary texts in their sociohistorical contexts.

  • Winner of Outstanding Academic Title 2021

ISBN: 9781793631893

Dimensions: 228mm x 161mm x 30mm

Weight: 653g

328 pages