Reviews
Classics Translation Institute Anthology. The cover is pretty.
Through the collected works of Nam Hyo-on, one of the Six Loyal Subjects, one can understand the spiritual philosophy and scholarly spirit of Chugang, who lived a life full of twists and turns and a turbulent existence.
Nam Hyo-on: Chugangjip
Professor Jeong Chul-heon of Pusan National University, who is actively leading a movement to popularize humanities classics by translating and researching Korean texts and sharing their findings with the public, has compiled a selection of works from *Chugangjip* that trace the life and thought trajectory of Nam Hyo-on, accompanied by commentary. Based on meticulous research into the historical and personal contexts in which the works emerged, the commentary vividly conveys the anguish and frustration of a young intellectual who was forced to stand at odds with the world to uphold his convictions amidst the turbulent Joseon of the 15th century. This book serves as both a selection of works from *Chugangjip* and a biography of Nam Hyo-on that is second to none.
Korean title: 추강집
Korean author: 남효온
Korean publisher: 한국고전번역원
ISBN-13: 9788928402632
Reviews
Classics Translation Institute Anthology. The cover is pretty.
Through the collected works of Nam Hyo-on, one of the Six Loyal Subjects, one can understand the spiritual philosophy and scholarly spirit of Chugang, who lived a life full of twists and turns and a turbulent existence.
