Classical Poetic Songs of Korea
In English
Classical Poetic Songs of Korea is a chronological study of the diverse styles of songs sung by Koreans for some 2,000 years, from the 1st-2nd century B.C. through the 19th century. They include simple songs of the early ancient period, native songs (hyangga) of Silla, the lyrical songs (siga) of Goryeo, and hymns for state events (akjang) and three-line poems (sijo) as well as the long vernacular verse (gasa) and folk songs (japga) of the Joseon period.
The book introduces important songs representing all these styles and describes the social environment and lifestyle of different eras that gave birth to Korea’s rich legacy of poetic songs. Beyond the traditional academic boundaries, the author looks into the meaning of these songs with focus on the social and cultural ambience, universal human dreams and desires that shroud them.
Written by Kim Dae-haeng and translated by Lee Kyong-Hee, this is the 26th volume of "The Spirit of Korean Cultural Roots," an ambitious bilingual project of the Ewha Womans University Press to explore major streams of Korean culture for readers around the world.
Contents:
Preface
I. Poetic Songs of Early Ancient Period
Three Songs and Their Backgrounds
A Man Facing Death - "My Lord, Cross Not the River"
Love and Loneliness - "Song of Yellow Birds"
Divine Birth - "Song of Turtle's Orders"
II. Hyangga: Native Songs of Silla
Hyangga and Life in Silla
Songs of Love
Songs of Comfort
Songs of Longing
Songs of Hope
Songs with Magic Powers
Songs on Buddhist Faith
III. Poetic Songs of Goryeo
Songs and Life in Goryeo
Shadow of the Previous Era
Songs on Thirst for Love
Songs on Joys and Sorrows of Life
Songs on Sadness of Parting
Songs on Wishes and Blessings
Songs on Ambitions and Pleasures
IV. Hymns for the State
Hymns for the Newborn Dynasty
Prayers for National Development
Epic Poems in Hangeul
V. Sijo: Verse in Three Lines
Sijo and Life in Joseon
Portrayals of Historical Events
Life in Nature
Songs on Moral Virtues
Songs on the Joys of Life
World of Art Lovers
Love of Courtesans
Narrative Sijo
VI. Gasa: Long Vernacular Verse
Gasa and Life in Joseon
Joyful Life in Nature
Political Sufferings
Moral Teachings
Painful Life in Reality
Travel Records
Life of Women
Songs on Religious Faith
VII. Folk Songs
Folk Songs and the Life of Folks
Twelve Ballads - Adoration of Conceptual World
Twelve Folk Songs - Excitement of Folk Life
World of Singers
Data sheet
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Dimensions
- 128*188*20mm
- Pages
- 144
- Weight
- 301 g
- Publisher
- 이화여자대학교출판문화원
- Author
- 김대행