Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong
| The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1795–1805 |
| Place of origin | Joseon |
| Language(s) | Korean |
| Author(s) | Lady Hyegyeong |
| Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong | |
| Hangul | 한중록 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 閑中錄 and 恨中錄 |
| Revised Romanization | Hanjungnok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hanjungnok |
The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong is an autobiographical manuscript written by Lady Hyegyeong of Joseon.
Structure
The memoirs include four distinct pieces written in 1795, 1801, 1802, and 1805. Each piece was written for a slightly different purpose and audience, the earliest being the most personal and the following pieces gradually becoming directed to the public.[1]
They detail Lady Hyegyeong's life during the years she was confined to Changgyeong Palace, including her marriage to Prince Sado, his descent into madness, and his death by decree of his father King Yeongjo.[2] The memoirs have been translated into English by JaHyun Kim Haboush.
Popular culture
- The novel The Red Queen by Margaret Drabble is based on the memoirs.[3]
- Lady Hyegyeong was played by Choi Myung-gil in the 1988 MBC TV series The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong.
- Lady Hyegyeong was played by Ha Hee-ra in the 1998 KBS TV series Heaven Heaven.
- Lady Hyegyeong was played by Jung Ae-ri in the 2007 CGV cable miniseries Eight Days, Assassination Attempts against King Jeongjo.
- Lady Hyegyeong was played by Kyeon Mi-ri in the 2007 MBC TV series Yi San.
- Lady Hyegyeong was played by Kim Sung-ryung in the 2014 film The Fatal Encounter.
- Lady Hyegyeong was played by Park Eun-bin in the 2014 SBS TV series Secret Door.
- Lady Hyegyeong was played by Moon Geun-young in the 2015 film The Throne.
See also
References
- ↑ Yi, Hyangsoon (1998). "KOREAN STUDIES REVIEW". Korean Studies Internet Discussion List. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- ↑ Kendall, David (22 May 2011). "Neglected memoirs and old palaces". The Korea Times. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ↑ Drabble, Margaret (October 3, 2005). The Red Queen. Mariner Books. ISBN 0156032708. Retrieved 7 June 2013.