Notes On Things Korean

by Suzanne Crowder Han

This is a compilation of concise and informative notes on a wide spectrum of things Korean from artistic expression to wrestling.
The notes, which are illustrated with numerous sketches and drawings, are presented in glossary form under the headings Arts and Crafts, Beliefs and Customs, Games and Sports, Language and Letters, Lifestyle, Music and Dance, People, Places and Monuments, Special Days, and Miscellaneous. They include, for example, descriptions of traditional Korean arts, crafts, games, sports clothing, housing, and food, and explanations of the origins of certain customs and traditions and the significance of certain persons, places and artifacts. A bibliography and a glossary of frequently used terms are in the back of the book.

Notes on Things Korean is for anyone interested in Korean life, thought and culture.

220 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Frank · Rating 2 out of 5]

It is what it is. A compendium of Korean cultural and historical items written before K-pop.

[Joe · Rating 2 out of 5]

The information on Korean culture and history is interesting, but terribly outdated.

[Alli · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is part of a class I'm set to take this fall... I'd expected somewhat more from it. It is interesting, but definitely an introduction. I'm not entirely sure what I expected, but as one of two culture books for this class, and having read both, it felt like I'd read one book twice, there was nothing different or more insightful in one than in the other.