This collection of stories from the Joseon Dynasty portrays the lives of people who were deeply immersed in Confucianism and its venerated ethics. The books in the series look at the lives of women, artists, lovers, aristocrats, and commoners, providing a vibrant understanding of the Joseon period.

1. Avengers & Artists : Folk Tales, Sagas, and Anecdotes

2. Confucians in Love : Early Fiction Part I

3. War & Exile : Early Fiction Part II

4. All Walks of Life : Historical Romance Part I

5. Lives of Women : Historical Romance Part II

Compiler Profile
Kim Hunggyu is professor emeritus of Korean Literature at Korea University, where he received his Ph.D in Korean Literature. As a literary critic and renowned scholar of Korean literature, he authored a number of books and articles on both classical and modern Korean literature. He specializes in the study of traditional Korean poetry. His work Understanding Korean Literature has been translated and published in America. He co-authored A History of Korean Literature, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2003.