About the Author

Marshall R. Pihl was Professor of Korean Literature at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.

Reviews

This book is a welcome addition to the slowly growing number of monographs on Korean culture. "P'ansori," a form of Korean vocal narrative, is an ancient tradition which has received considerable attention recently this book is an excellent monograph on an aspect of Korean musical culture and is to be recommended to anyone who is interested in East Asian culture and music. -- James H. Grayson * Asian Affairs *