Yi Maechang

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Template:Korean name

Yi Maechang
Hangul
이매창
Hanja
李梅窓
Revised RomanizationI Mae-chang
McCune–ReischauerI Mae-ch'ang

Yi Mae-chang (1573-1610), born Yi Hyang-geum(李香今), was a famed kisaeng of the Buan area during the Joseon Dynasty. She was noted for her talent in playing the geomungo (a zither-like instrument related to the Chinese Guqin 古琴) and composing sijo and other poetry. As Hwang Jin-i was known as one of the three wonders of Songdo, Mae-chang was known as one of the three wonders of Byeoksan.

Her grave is preserved in Buan County, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.

See also

References

  • Hwang, Won-gap (황원갑). (1997). 한국사를 바꾼 여인들 (Hanguksareul bakkun yeoindeul) (The women who changed Korean history). Seoul: 책이있는마을. ISBN 89-5639-014-2