Reflections of a Zen Buddhist Nun

by Iryp Kim

The life and work of Kim Iryŏp (1896-1971) bear witness to Korea's encounter with modernity. A prolific writer, Iryŏp reflected on identity and existential loneliness in her poems, short stories, and autobiographical essays. As a pioneering feminist intellectual, she dedicated herself to gender issues and understanding the changing role of women in Korean society. As an influential Buddhist nun, she examined religious teachings and strove...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824896769
• ISBN13: 9780824896768
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
• Length: 314 Pages