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The Encyclopedia of Daily Life

- A Woman's Guide to Living in Late-Choson Korea

By Kil Cha
About The Encyclopedia of Daily Life

A fully annotated translation of an early nineteenth-century encyclopedia, the Kyuhap ch'ongs. Written by Lady Yi (1759-1824) as a household management aid for her daughters and daughters-in-law, the work is a treasure trove of information on how women of higher status in the late Chosn ran their households and conducted their daily lives.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780824889043
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 272
  • Published:
  • August 31, 2021
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 567 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 13, 2024

Description of The Encyclopedia of Daily Life

A fully annotated translation of an early nineteenth-century encyclopedia, the Kyuhap ch'ongs. Written by Lady Yi (1759-1824) as a household management aid for her daughters and daughters-in-law, the work is a treasure trove of information on how women of higher status in the late Chosn ran their households and conducted their daily lives.

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