Memoirs Of A Korean Queen, by Hong
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Memoirs Of A Korean Queen, by Hong
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First Published in 1985. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Memoirs Of A Korean Queen, by Hong- Published on: 2015-03-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
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- Binding: Paperback
Review In her sixtieth year, Lady Hong began this memoir for her grandson, King Sunjo, in order to explain the "Imo Incident" and to clear her family name of any wrong doing associated with the tragedy. At age ten, Lady Hong became the wife of Crown Prince Sado, next in line to be the king of Korea. Unfortunately, her husband suffered from paranoia and delusions that intensified over time. In response to his son's actions, the King killed him in a bizarre and horrifying manner: this murder became known as the "Imo Incident." Its affect on Lady Hong was all encompassing: "In the face of this disaster it seemed as if heaven and earth touched each other and the sun and moon turned pitch black, and I had no desire to remain any longer in this world." For years prior to her husband's death, she had longed to talk with the King, to ask for help; because of royal protocol, all she was allowed to do was watch her husband's violent abuses. Memoirs of a Korean Queen provides a rare example of writing by a Korean woman during this period and an equally rare view of her life and those around her. Two hundred years later Lady Hong shines through as a thoughtful, intelligent woman whose life was circumscribed by the custom, culture, and Confucianism of her time - the same custom, culture, and religion that provided her with the strength to endure. -- For great reviews of books for girls, check out Let's Hear It for the Girls: 375 Great Books for Readers 2-14. -- From 500 Great Books by Women; review by Holly Smith
Language Notes Text: English, Korean (translation)
About the Author Choe-Wall-Visiting fellow, Research School of Pacific & Asian Studies, The Australian National University
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Shakespearean tragedy in 18th-century Korea By A Customer Lady Hong, the grandmother of the King of Korea, recounts the terrible story of her young life: chosen from a group of Korean girls to marry the Crown Prince at the age of eight, she watches him slide into madness and rivalry with his father. The Prince's malady first shows itself as peculiar concern about clothing, and later turns to violent behavior towards his staff; finally to a life-and-death struggle with his father. The story itself is riveting,and is accompanied by fascinating details about the daily life of a traditional Korean aristocrat.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The true Korean royalty: a first person account By A Customer Memoirs of a Korean Queen is a first person historical account about the Imo Incident (July 11, 1762). This novel was written over an eleven-year period by Lady Hong, the wife of Prince Sado, to show her grandson, King Sunjo, that her family was not at fault for the death of Prince Sado. Although she does not outright say that it is King Yongjo's fault for Prince Sado's death, she certainly implies that it is the King's fault because of his inadequacy as a father. Also, this novel is a fine example of Confucian values that were set forth in that time of Korea. It is these Confucian values that gave her the strength to continue; while at the same time it rendered her powerless.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An Excellent Contemporary Account of the Events Leading to the Death of Crown Prince Sado of Korea. By Habanera Korean dramas sparked my interest in Korean history. After watching the Yi San series, which is based on the life of "the Royal Grandson," I wanted to learn more about the events leading to the death of Crown Prince Sado. My interest led me to this book.Lady Hong married Crown Prince Sado of Korea at the age of 10. She wrote her memoirs to her grandson, King Sunjo of Joseon, when she was in her 60's. Her purpose: to ensure that he knew the truth about the Imo Incident. The Imo incident involves the cruel and unusual death of Crown Prince Sado by order of his father, King Yeongjo of Joseon. In her memoirs, Lady Hong relates her perspective and insights of the issues and events leading to the tragedy.18th Century Korea was a nation strictly adhering to Confucian principles. The role of women did not include education as a high priority. Indeed, few women could read and write at that time. The fact that Lady Hong was an educated woman was unusual; her memoirs describing this incident as someone who lived through it is rarer still. The book is a must read for anyone interested in the study of 18th century Korean history.
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