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P'ansori, the traditional oral narrative of Korea, is sung by a highly trained soloist to the accompaniment of complex drumming. In the first book-length treatment in English of this art form, Pihl traces its history from roots in shamanism and folktales through its 19th-century heyday and discusses its evolution in the 20th century.

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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 *

The Korean Singer of Tales

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A Paperback by Marshall R. Pihl

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    Publisher: Harvard University, Asia Center
    Publication Date: 10/30/2003 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780674012745, 978-0674012745
    ISBN10: 0674012747
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    Dictionaries, Reference & Language Regional / International studies Entertainment Art music, orchestral and formal music

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    P'ansori, the traditional oral narrative of Korea, is sung by a highly trained soloist to the accompaniment of complex drumming. In the first book-length treatment in English of this art form, Pihl traces its history from roots in shamanism and folktales through its 19th-century heyday and discusses its evolution in the 20th century.

    Trade Review
    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 *

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