Siwa yugo 是窩遺稿 [Posthumous Writings of Siwa].
54; 67; 84 folding leaves. Three vols. Large 8vo, orig. wrappers (wrappers rubbed & soiled). [Korea]: 1703.
First edition and very rare, with no copy in WorldCat. Han (style name: Siwa 是窩; 1646-87), was a Chosŏn official and writer. Due to factional conflicts within Chosŏn officialdom, Han was repeatedly dismissed and reinstated in office, holding a number of positions throughout his career. This collection of prose and verse was printed by Han’s son, probably Han Chi 韓祉 (1675-d. after 1727), in 1703. It contains poetry in several genres (rhapsodies and regulated verse), examination essays, and other writings. The collection contains... More