The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyong - 2nd Edition by Jahyun Kim Haboush (Paperback)

The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyong is a masterpiece of Korean literature that offers a unique exploration of Korean selfhood and an extraordinary example of autobiography in the premodern era.

This first complete English translation by JaHyun Kim Haboush captures the intimate and expressive voice of this consummate storyteller, providing a door into a world teeming with conflicting passions, political intrigue, and the daily preoccupations of a deeply intelligent and articulate woman.

With its accurate and fluid translation, this edition elucidates the intricate world of Korean court life, navigating through age-old strictures, interfamilial rivalries, and just plain ill will.

The threat of erasure is present from the start, making these memoirs all the more gripping.

Despite being written in a different time and place, Lady Hyegyong's words and feelings are the same as those expressed and experienced by women in many time periods and civilizations.

This authoritative edition preserves the tone and color of the original texts, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Korean literature or the experiences of women throughout history.