Publisher's Synopsis
The Cloud Dream Of The Nine is a classic Korean novel written by Man-Choong Kim. The story is set in the Goryeo Dynasty and follows the life of a young scholar named Chunhyang. Chunhyang falls in love with a beautiful woman named Hyangdan, who is a courtesan. Despite the social barriers that separate them, Chunhyang and Hyangdan embark on a passionate love affair.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and social status. It also delves into the complex relationships between men and women, and the challenges of navigating the rigid social hierarchy of the time.The Cloud Dream Of The Nine is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of Korean culture and history. It is a timeless masterpiece that has been read and loved by generations of readers. This edition includes a new introduction and annotations by renowned Korean literature scholar, James Scarth Gale.The young lady blushed, and said hesitatingly in reply: ""Cloudlet, my dear, you know how I have been as careful of my behaviour as the Book of Rites requires; and how I have guarded my thoughts as the pearls and jewels of my life; that my feet have never ventured outside the middle gates; and that in conversation I have not even met my friends. Would you believe it, I have been deceived and have had put upon me a disgrace that will never be wiped out. How shall I bear it or lift up my face again to the light of day?""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
