Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong

The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong
Date 1795–1805
Place of origin Joseon
Language(s) Korean
Author(s) Lady Hyegyeong
Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong
Hangul 한중록
Hanja and
Revised Romanization Hanjungnok
McCune–Reischauer Hanjungnok

The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong is an autobiographical manuscript written by Lady Hyegyeong of Joseon that details her life during the years she was confined to Changgyeong Palace.[1]

Structure

The memoirs include four distinct pieces written in 1795, 1801, 1802, and 1805. Each piece was written for a slightly different purpose and audience, the earliest being the most personal and the following pieces gradually becoming directed to the public.[2]

They detail Lady Hyegyeong's life during the years she was confined to Changgyeong Palace, including her marriage to Prince Sado, his descent into madness, and his death by decree of his father King Yeongjo.[1] The memoirs have been translated into English by JaHyun Kim Haboush.

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References

  1. 1 2 Kendall, David (22 May 2011). "Neglected memoirs and old palaces". The Korea Times. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  2. Yi, Hyangsoon (1998). "KOREAN STUDIES REVIEW". Korean Studies Internet Discussion List. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  3. Drabble, Margaret (3 October 2005). The Red Queen. Mariner Books. ISBN 0-15-603270-8. Retrieved 7 June 2013.


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