"Sleep in the Jade Pavilion" is one of the largest works of early 17th-century Korean prose (the author’s name remains unknown). It belongs to the popular in the Far East genre of dream novels—works whose plots are close to ancient mythological tales and adventure stories of the late Middle Ages.
In magical China, tipsy immortals who, after a fun and exquisite feast, fell asleep in a Jade pavilion on the Moon. The heavenly prince and heavenly maidens dream of life on earth—detective stories, love and political intrigues, and amazing adventures.
“Sleep in the Jade Pavilion” is a very dynamic and engaging novel that stands out among recognized masterpieces for its accessibility to modern readers.