Yi Maechang

Yi Maechang
Hangul
이매창
Hanja
李梅窓
Revised RomanizationI Maechang
McCune–ReischauerI Maech'ang

Yi Mae-chang (Korean: 이매창; Hanja: 李梅窓; 1573–1610), born Yi Hyang-geum (이향금; 李香今), was a famed kisaeng of the Buan area during the Joseon period. She was known by Maechang (매창; 梅窓), Gyesaeng (계생, 桂生/癸生), and Gyerang (계랑, 桂娘/癸娘).

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