Classical Poetic Songs of Korea

Preface

I. Poetic Songs of Early Ancient Period
Three Songs and Their Backgrounds
A Man Facing Death - "My Lord, Cross Not the River"
Love and Loneliness - "Song of Yellow Birds"
Divine Birth - "Song of Turtle's Orders"

II. Hyangga: Native Songs of Silla
Hyangga and Life in Silla
Songs of Love
Songs of Comfort
Songs of Longing
Songs of Hope
Songs with Magic Powers
Songs on Buddhist Faith

III. Poetic Songs of Goryeo
Songs and Life in Goryeo
Shadow of the Previous Era
Songs on Thirst for Love
Songs on Joys and Sorrows of Life
Songs on Sadness of Parting
Songs on Wishes and Blessings
Songs on Ambitions and Pleasures

IV. Hymns for the State
Hymns for the Newborn Dynasty
Prayers for National Development
Epic Poems in Hangeul

V. Sijo: Verse in Three Lines
Sijo and Life in Joseon
Portrayals of Historical Events
Life in Nature
Songs on Moral Virtues
Songs on the Joys of Life
World of Art Lovers
Love of Courtesans
Narrative Sijo

VI. Gasa: Long Vernacular Verse
Gasa and Life in Joseon
Joyful Life in Nature
Political Sufferings
Moral Teachings
Painful Life in Reality
Travel Records
Life of Women
Songs on Religious Faith

VII. Folk Songs
Folk Songs and the Life of Folks
Twelve Ballads - Adoration of Conceptual World
Twelve Folk Songs - Excitement of Folk Life
World of Singers