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Korean Tales
by Horace Newton Allen
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- PublisherPrints Publications Pvt Ltd
- ISBN-139789366978277
- BindingPaper back
- Pages120
- LanguageEnglish
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| Publisher | Prints Publications Pvt Ltd |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 9789366978277 |
| Binding | Paper back |
| Number of Pages | 120 Pages |
| Language | English |
| Dimension (Inches) | 5.5''*8.5'' |
| Weight (Grams) | 150 |
| Subject | Classic Fiction |
| Category | Popular Classic |
Korean Tales is a first‑hand English translation of Korean folklore complemented by an introductory overview of late 19th‑century Korea. Allen—an American missionary, physician, and diplomat—collected these stories to challenge Western misconceptions of Koreans as “semi‑savage,” showcasing their cultural depth and moral values. The collection features beloved legends like “Sim Chung: The Dutiful Daughter,” “Chun Yang: The Faithful Dancing‑Girl,” “Hyung Bo and Nahl Bo” (Heungbu & Nolbu), and “Hong Kil Tong” (Hong Gildong). Spanning animal tales, supernatural myths, and moral dramas, it paints a vivid portrait of Korean society, its beliefs, and folklore’s enduring lessons
Contents
| INTRODUCTORY | 7 |
| DESCRIPTIVE, SEOUL-THE CAPITAL | 13 |
| THE RABBIT, AND OTHER LEGENDS. STORIES OF BIRDS AND ANIMALS | 21 |
| THE ENCHANTED WINE-JUG; OR, WHY THE CAT AND DOG ARE ENEMIES | 28 |
| CHING YUH AND KYAIN OO. THE TRIALS OF TWO HEAVENLY LOVERS | 38 |
| HYUNG BO AND NAHL BO; OR, THE SWALLOW-KING'S REWARDS | 57 |
| CHUN YANG, THE FAITHFUL DANCING-GIRL WIFE | 73 |
| SIM CHUNG, THE DUTIFUL DAUGHTER | 95 |
| HONG KIL TONG; OR, THE ADVENTURES OF AN ABUSED BOY | 106 |
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