The Tale of Bang Hallim : A Romance of Transcendent Gender

This record contains an annotated English translation of the late Joseon dynasty novel, The Tale of Bang Hallim (Bang Hallim jeon, 방한림전). Note on Source Text: This translation is based on the original text of the novel. The translator also consulted and cross-referenced the modern Korean editions by Jang Si-gwang and Lee Sang-gu to ensure accuracy and capture the nuances of the narrative. The novel explores themes of gender transcendence and spiritual union through the life of the female protagonist, Bang Gwan-ju, who lives her entire life as a man. This manuscript is a working draft intended for academic review and citation.