50 famous writers from Korea
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50 famous writers from Korea, spanning classical, modern, and contemporary periods, along with some of their notable works:
Classical Writers
Yi Kyu-bo (이규보)
Dongmyongwang Pyeon (The Song of King Dongmyeong), The Lay of the Bamboo Flute
Jeong Mong-ju (정몽주)
Famous for his loyalty and Dansimga (The Song of a Single Mind)
Yi Hwang (이황)
Dosanseowon Poetry, Ten Diagrams on Sage Learning
Yi I (이이)
Yulgok’s Essays, various poems and writings on Confucianism.
Heo Gyun (허균)
The Tale of Hong Gildong (Hong Gildong-jeon), considered the first Korean novel.
Heo Nanseolheon (허난설헌)
Midang Poetry, known for her lyrical and emotional poems.
Kim Man-jung (김만중)
The Cloud Dream of the Nine (Guunmong)
Pak Ji-won (박지원)
The Tale of the Yangban (Yangban-jeon), Hojil
Pak Che-ga (박제가)
Observations on Northern Learning (Bukhak-ui)
Shin Saimdang (신사임당)
Renowned poet and artist, celebrated for her elegant works.
Modern Writers (20th Century)
Kim Sowol (김소월)
Azaleas (Jindallae-kkot), iconic for his lyrical poetry.
Yi Sang (이상)
The Wings (Nalgae), Crow’s Eye View (Ogamdo)
Han Yong-un (한용운)
The Silence of Love (Nimui Chimmuk), poetry reflecting his Buddhist beliefs.
Na Hye-sok (나혜석)
Kyonghui, feminist short stories and essays.
Kim Yu-jeong (김유정)
The Camellias (Dongbaekkkot), Spring, Spring
Hyun Jin-geon (현진건)
The Fire (Bul), A Lucky Day (Unsu Jo-eun Nal)
Yi Kwang-su (이광수)
The Heartless (Mujeong), Korea’s first modern novel.
Yun Dong-ju (윤동주)
Sky, Wind, Star, and Poem (Haneul, Baram, Byeol, Geurigo Sijip)
Park Tae-won (박태원)
A Day in the Life of Novelist Kubo (Soseolga Kubo Ssi-ui Haru)
Chae Man-sik (채만식)
My Innocent Uncle (Na-ui Gwangjang), Peace Under Heaven (Cheoncheonhan Hwansaeng)
Post-War Writers
Hwang Sun-won (황순원)
Cranes (Hak), The Descendants of Cain (Ga-in-ui Huye)
Kim Dong-ri (김동리)
The Portrait of Youth (Cheongchun-ui Jinsang)
Choi In-hun (최인훈)
The Square (Gwangjang)
Park Wan-suh (박완서)
Who Ate Up All the Shinga? (Na-ui Saengae-eat Sungaereul Nuga Meogeossna), The Naked Tree
Kim Seung-ok (김승옥)
Seoul: Winter 1964 (Seoul 1964 Nyeon Gyeoul)
Yi Mun-yol (이문열)
Our Twisted Hero (Urideul-ui Ilgeuro-un Yeong-ung), The Poet (Siin)
Jo Jung-rae (조정래)
Taebaek Mountain Range (Taebaek Sanmaek), Arirang
Kim Ji-ha (김지하)
The Five Bandits (Ojeok), activist poetry.
Oh Jung-hee (오정희)
The Bird, Wayfarer
Shin Kyung-sook (신경숙)
Please Look After Mom (Eomma-reul Butakhae)
Contemporary Writers
Han Kang (한강)
The Vegetarian (Chaeshikjueuija), Human Acts
Gong Ji-young (공지영)
Our Happy Time (Uri-eui Haengbokhan Sigan)
Kyung-sook Shin (신경숙)
The Court Dancer (Gungjung-ui Chum-chuneun Yeoja)
Kim Young-ha (김영하)
I Have the Right to Destroy Myself (Na-neun Naui Mok-eul Ppaesgo Sipda), Your Republic is Calling You
Hwang Sok-yong (황석영)
The Guest (Son-nim), At Dusk
Bae Suah (배수아)
Nowhere to Be Found (Cheoeum Nae-ga Taekwoon Jaeneun Gos)
Jung Young-moon (정영문)
A Most Ambiguous Sunday and Other Stories
Cho Nam-joo (조남주)
Kim Ji-young, Born 1982 (82 Nyeonsaeng Kim Ji-young)
Kim Ae-ran (김애란)
My Palpitating Life (Doogeun Doogeun Nae Insaeng), Run, Dad (Abeoji-reul Dalryeo).
Jeong You-jeong (정유정)
The Good Son (Jalhaejooneun Ai), Seven Years of Darkness (Eodumi-ga-nyeon)
Poets
Ko Un (고은)
Maninbo (Ten Thousand Lives), The Sound of My Waves
Kim Hyesoon (김혜순)
Autobiography of Death, All the Garbage of the World, Unite!
Shin Dong-yup (신동엽)
The Great Funeral (Geodaehan Jangrye)
Baek Seok (백석)
Deer (Saseum), pastoral poetry.
Jung Jiyong (정지용)
Nostalgia (Hyangsu)
Yun Heung-gil (윤흥길)
Rainy Spell (Sonagi)
Kim Chun-soo (김춘수)
Flower (Ggot), philosophical poetry.
Hwang Ji-woo (황지우)
Even Birds Leave the World Behind
Lee Seong-bok (이성복)
The Spirit of a Bird’s Nest
Ma Kwang-soo (마광수)
Happy Sara (Haengbokhan Sara)
This list showcases the rich and diverse literary tradition of Korea, spanning centuries and covering a wide range of themes and genres. Let me know if you'd like more information about any of these authors or works!
Classical Writers
Yi Kyu-bo (이규보)
Dongmyongwang Pyeon (The Song of King Dongmyeong), The Lay of the Bamboo Flute
Jeong Mong-ju (정몽주)
Famous for his loyalty and Dansimga (The Song of a Single Mind)
Yi Hwang (이황)
Dosanseowon Poetry, Ten Diagrams on Sage Learning
Yi I (이이)
Yulgok’s Essays, various poems and writings on Confucianism.
Heo Gyun (허균)
The Tale of Hong Gildong (Hong Gildong-jeon), considered the first Korean novel.
Heo Nanseolheon (허난설헌)
Midang Poetry, known for her lyrical and emotional poems.
Kim Man-jung (김만중)
The Cloud Dream of the Nine (Guunmong)
Pak Ji-won (박지원)
The Tale of the Yangban (Yangban-jeon), Hojil
Pak Che-ga (박제가)
Observations on Northern Learning (Bukhak-ui)
Shin Saimdang (신사임당)
Renowned poet and artist, celebrated for her elegant works.
Modern Writers (20th Century)
Kim Sowol (김소월)
Azaleas (Jindallae-kkot), iconic for his lyrical poetry.
Yi Sang (이상)
The Wings (Nalgae), Crow’s Eye View (Ogamdo)
Han Yong-un (한용운)
The Silence of Love (Nimui Chimmuk), poetry reflecting his Buddhist beliefs.
Na Hye-sok (나혜석)
Kyonghui, feminist short stories and essays.
Kim Yu-jeong (김유정)
The Camellias (Dongbaekkkot), Spring, Spring
Hyun Jin-geon (현진건)
The Fire (Bul), A Lucky Day (Unsu Jo-eun Nal)
Yi Kwang-su (이광수)
The Heartless (Mujeong), Korea’s first modern novel.
Yun Dong-ju (윤동주)
Sky, Wind, Star, and Poem (Haneul, Baram, Byeol, Geurigo Sijip)
Park Tae-won (박태원)
A Day in the Life of Novelist Kubo (Soseolga Kubo Ssi-ui Haru)
Chae Man-sik (채만식)
My Innocent Uncle (Na-ui Gwangjang), Peace Under Heaven (Cheoncheonhan Hwansaeng)
Post-War Writers
Hwang Sun-won (황순원)
Cranes (Hak), The Descendants of Cain (Ga-in-ui Huye)
Kim Dong-ri (김동리)
The Portrait of Youth (Cheongchun-ui Jinsang)
Choi In-hun (최인훈)
The Square (Gwangjang)
Park Wan-suh (박완서)
Who Ate Up All the Shinga? (Na-ui Saengae-eat Sungaereul Nuga Meogeossna), The Naked Tree
Kim Seung-ok (김승옥)
Seoul: Winter 1964 (Seoul 1964 Nyeon Gyeoul)
Yi Mun-yol (이문열)
Our Twisted Hero (Urideul-ui Ilgeuro-un Yeong-ung), The Poet (Siin)
Jo Jung-rae (조정래)
Taebaek Mountain Range (Taebaek Sanmaek), Arirang
Kim Ji-ha (김지하)
The Five Bandits (Ojeok), activist poetry.
Oh Jung-hee (오정희)
The Bird, Wayfarer
Shin Kyung-sook (신경숙)
Please Look After Mom (Eomma-reul Butakhae)
Contemporary Writers
Han Kang (한강)
The Vegetarian (Chaeshikjueuija), Human Acts
Gong Ji-young (공지영)
Our Happy Time (Uri-eui Haengbokhan Sigan)
Kyung-sook Shin (신경숙)
The Court Dancer (Gungjung-ui Chum-chuneun Yeoja)
Kim Young-ha (김영하)
I Have the Right to Destroy Myself (Na-neun Naui Mok-eul Ppaesgo Sipda), Your Republic is Calling You
Hwang Sok-yong (황석영)
The Guest (Son-nim), At Dusk
Bae Suah (배수아)
Nowhere to Be Found (Cheoeum Nae-ga Taekwoon Jaeneun Gos)
Jung Young-moon (정영문)
A Most Ambiguous Sunday and Other Stories
Cho Nam-joo (조남주)
Kim Ji-young, Born 1982 (82 Nyeonsaeng Kim Ji-young)
Kim Ae-ran (김애란)
My Palpitating Life (Doogeun Doogeun Nae Insaeng), Run, Dad (Abeoji-reul Dalryeo).
Jeong You-jeong (정유정)
The Good Son (Jalhaejooneun Ai), Seven Years of Darkness (Eodumi-ga-nyeon)
Poets
Ko Un (고은)
Maninbo (Ten Thousand Lives), The Sound of My Waves
Kim Hyesoon (김혜순)
Autobiography of Death, All the Garbage of the World, Unite!
Shin Dong-yup (신동엽)
The Great Funeral (Geodaehan Jangrye)
Baek Seok (백석)
Deer (Saseum), pastoral poetry.
Jung Jiyong (정지용)
Nostalgia (Hyangsu)
Yun Heung-gil (윤흥길)
Rainy Spell (Sonagi)
Kim Chun-soo (김춘수)
Flower (Ggot), philosophical poetry.
Hwang Ji-woo (황지우)
Even Birds Leave the World Behind
Lee Seong-bok (이성복)
The Spirit of a Bird’s Nest
Ma Kwang-soo (마광수)
Happy Sara (Haengbokhan Sara)
This list showcases the rich and diverse literary tradition of Korea, spanning centuries and covering a wide range of themes and genres. Let me know if you'd like more information about any of these authors or works!
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