Pihl's superb translation of the alternately touching and comic "Song of Shim Ch'ong"--the first annotated English translation of a full "p'ansori" performance text--illustrates the emotional range, narrative variety, and technical complexity of "p'ansori" literature. "The Korean Singer of Tales" will interest not only Korean specialists, but also students of comparative literature, folklore, anthropology, and music.
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Pihl's superb translation of the alternately touching and comic "Song of Shim Ch'ong"--the first annotated English translation of a full "p'ansori" performance text--illustrates the emotional range, narrative variety, and technical complexity of "p'ansori" literature. "The Korean Singer of Tales" will interest not only Korean specialists, but also students of comparative literature, folklore, anthropology, and music.
Imprint | Harvard University Asia Center |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series |
Release date | December 2003 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | October 2003 |
Authors | Marshall R. Pihl |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 307 |
Edition | Annotated edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-674-01274-5 |
Barcode | 9780674012745 |
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LSN | 0-674-01274-7 |