The History of Korean Modern Literature: Classical Lit II – Sijo & Kasa
Yesterday I began my quick canvas of Korean literature with a discussion of Hyangga and Koryeo Kasa, today that continues with Sijo (perhaps the most popular modern form of Korean Poetry) and Kasa from the Joseon Dynasty.. Sijo and Gasa During the Joseon period (1392 – 1897) the focus of Korean poetry shifted to the…