Stephen Joyce

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A River of 'han': Eastern Tragedy in a Western Land: A Study of Korean American LiteratureHardcover, 1 May 2015

A River of 'han': Eastern Tragedy in a Western Land: A Study of Korean American Literature
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Part of Series
American Studies - A Monograph
Print Length
397 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Universitatsverlag Winter
Date Published
1 May 2015
ISBN-10
3825364585
ISBN-13
9783825364588

Description

Is there a non-Western form of tragedy? This volume argues that the Korean concept of han should be considered an Eastern tragic vision which is gaining prominence in the West through the critically acclaimed works of diasporic writers such as Nobel Prize-nominee Richard E. Kim, Theresa Hak Kyung Cha, and Chang-rae Lee. Through close readings of the works of leading Korean American authors, the book explicates the philosophical, historical, and postcolonial roots of 'han' and its distinctive aesthetics in contrast to classical Western tragedy. It then examines how specific authors deploy this concept to portray the cultural conditions of Asian Americans and offers powerful insights into the interplay of cultural memory and aesthetics. Finally, the tragic vision offers a counterpoint to many of the optimistic visions of social change that underpin contemporary theories of ethnic or postcolonial fiction and offers a critical perspective on foundational theoretical assumptions.

Product Details

Author:
Stephen Joyce
Book Format:
Hardcover
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
1 May 2015
Dimensions:
21.59 x 14.48 x 2.79 cm
ISBN-10:
3825364585
ISBN-13:
9783825364588
Language:
English
Location:
Heidelberg
Pages:
397
Weight:
544.31 gm

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