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Stories set at court and written by women also flourished during this period. Memorable works of court literature include the Hanjung nok (1795–1805; “Record of Sorrowful Days”), the tragic story of a succession dispute written by Lady Hong, princess of Hyegyŏng Palace; Kyech’uk ilgi (“The Diary of Kyech’uk”), the anonymous record of Queen...
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