Heroes, Fantasies, and Families: What Went Into the First Korean Novels?

An excerpt from "The Explorer’s History of Korean Fiction in Translation," Charles Montgomery’s book-in-progress that attempts to provide a concise history, and understanding, of Korean literature as represented in translation.
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