The life and work of Kim Iryp (1896-1971) bear witness to Korea’s encounter with modernity. A prolific writer, Iryp 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…

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