Korean literature

Table of Contents

Introduction
Traditional forms and genres
- Poetry
- Prose
- Oral literature
History
- Classical literature
  - Ancient times
  - The Three Kingdoms period and unification: 57 bce–935 ce
  - Early Koryŏ: 935 ce to the 12th century
  - Later Koryŏ: 12th century to 1392
  - Early Chosŏn: 1392–1598
  - Later Chosŏn: 1598–1894
- Transitional literature: 1894–1910
- Modern literature: 1910 to the end of the 20th century

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