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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

사씨남정기

About the Original Works

Original Title
사씨남정기
Title Romanization
Sassinamjeonggi
English Title (Printed)
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Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > Joseon Dynasty

Author
Kim Man Jung
Co-Author
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Published Year
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Publisher
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ISBN
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Main Characters
Master Yu (Yeonsu), Lady Sa, Lady Ggyo
Subject/Theme
Rewarding good and punishing evil, criticism of polygyny

About the Author

  • Kim Man Jung
  • Birth : 1637 ~ 1689
  • Occupation : Novelist
  • First Name : Man Jung
  • Family Name : Kim
  • Korean Name : 김만중
  • ISNI : 0000000121349525
  • Works : 36
Plot

Yeonsu (Master Yu), who wins the first place in the civil service examination at age 15, marries Lady Sa. However, they are unable to have a child for a long time, and he takes Lady Gyo as his second wife. Lady Gyo uses tricks to frame Lady Sa, eventually making her way to become Yeonsu’s legal wife. Afterward, Lady Gyo schemes with her lover to slander her husband, steal from him, and runs aways. But she encounters a robber and ends up in trouble. Meanwhile, after Yeonsu is cleared of all charges, he finds Lady Sa and executes Lady Gyo.

Descriptions(Languages 2)
  • English(English)
  • Korean(한국어)

It is unknown when exactly this novel was written, although it is presumed to have been written between 1688 and 1692 . The characters in the novel are meant to represent real historical figures: Master Yu represents King Sukjong; Lady Sa, Queen Inheon; and Lady Gyo, Sukjong’s consort Jang. It is known as a work that reminded people of the social role of fiction.

창작연대는 미상으로, 1688년에서 1692년 사이에 쓰인 것으로 추측된다. 유한림은 숙종을, 사씨는 인현황후, 교씨는 희빈 장씨로 대비시켰다. 소설이 지닌 사회적 역할을 환기시킨 작품으로 알려져 있다.

Translated Books6 See More

  • Czech(Český Jazyk) Book Available
    Putování paní Sa na jih
    Kim Man Jung et al / KIM MAN-DŽUNG / 2005 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > Joseon Dynasty
  • Spanish(Español) Book Available
    LA HISTORIA DE LA SEÑORA SA LA VIDA DE LA REINA INJYON
    Kim Man Jung et al / كيم مان / 2011 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > Joseon Dynasty
  • Chinese(汉语) Book
    谢氏南征记
    Kim Man Jung et al / 金萬重 / 1987 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > Joseon Dynasty
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