Korean Tales : Being a collection of stories translated from the Korean folk lore, together with introductory chapters descriptive of Korea

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allen, Horace Newton, 1858-1932

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Korean Tales" by Horace Newton Allen is a collection of folk stories translated from Korean folklore, written in the late 19th century. This work not only presents a variety of captivating tales but also features introductory chapters that describe various aspects of Korean life, culture, and history, aiming to dispel misconceptions about the Korean people. Through vibrant storytelling, readers are introduced to themes of morality, love, and nature as reflected in the rich tapestry of Korean traditions. The opening of the book sets the stage by addressing common misconceptions held by Western audiences about Korea, particularly regarding the character and sophistication of its people. Allen shares insights into the country's geography, governance, and daily life, while also hinting at the rich folklore that reflects the Korean worldview. He introduces the country of Korea as a land with a deep historical legacy, characterized by strong traditions and familial loyalty. The subsequent stories promise readers enchanting legends featuring whimsical tales about animals and plants, notably the charming narratives surrounding characters like the wise rabbit and the tale of how cats and dogs became enemies, all contributing to a deeper understanding of Korean culture and values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Introductory: The country, people, and government

Descriptive: Sights in and about the capital

The rabbit and other legends: Stories of birds and animals

The enchanted wine jug; or, why the cat and dog are enemies

Ching Yuh and Kyain Oo: The trials of two heavenly lovers

Hyung Bo and Nahl Bo; or, the Swallow-King's rewards

Chun Yang: The faithful dancing-girl wife

Sim Chung: The dutiful daughter

Hong Kil Tong; or, the adventures of an abused boy.

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2017-09-13