yadam
Korean literature
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Chosŏn dynasty literature
- In Korean literature: Later Chosŏn: 1598–1894
The diverse yadam form includes stories of individuals involved in historical events. After the appearance of Yu Mong-In’s Ŏu yadam (“Tales of Ŏu”) in the 17th century, numerous yadam were edited and compiled in collections such as the anonymous Ch’ŏnggu yadam (“Tales from the Green Hills”), Yi…
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