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Record of the Seasonal Customs of Korea - Tongguk sesigi by Toae Hong Sok-mo (Hardcover)
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Record of the Seasonal Customs of Korea - Tongguk sesigi by Toae Hong Sok-mo (Hardcover)
Series: Korean Classics Library: Historical Materials
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Record of the Seasonal Customs of Korea (Tongguk sesigi) is one of
the most important primary sources for anyone interested in
traditional Korean cultural and social practices. The manuscript
was completed in 1849 by Toae Hong Sok-mo, a wealthy poet and
scholar from an influential family. Toae, with his keen interest in
the habits and customs of both courtiers and commoners, compiled in
almanac form (he divided his book into chronological sections by
lunar and intercalary months) a comprehensive record of seasonal
palace events, rituals, entertainment, and food and drink consumed
on high days and holidays, as well as information on farm work and
traditions. Nineteenth-century Korean intellectuals possessed a
deep understanding of Chinese history and culture together with a
growing awareness of the distinctiveness of Korea's past and
traditions. Toae's work reflects this in the many comparisons he
makes between the habits and customs of the two countries, quoting
literary and philosophical sources to note similarities and
contrasts. Knowledge of the seasonal traditions he describes was
largely forgotten over the generations as Korea rapidly modernized,
but in recent years much effort has been made to recover this
wisdom: Tongguk sesigi is now widely read and referenced as a
popular source for details on traditional food, customs, and
entertainment. While an ever-increasing number of books introducing
Korean culture written by non-Koreans or Koreans researching their
roots is now available, Record of the Seasonal Customs of Korea
contains information "from the source" that also reveals the
mindset and penchants of a premodern Korean intellectual. Readers
will thus be confronted with many concepts, names, and ideas not
readily understandable so extensive notes are provided in this
translation. Those studying other Asian cultures with some Chinese
influence will also find valuable insights here for cross-cultural
comparison and research.
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