Korean Tales - Horace Newton Allen

Korean Tales - Horace Newton Allen is a paperback for readers who enjoy fiction with real texture to it. Runs to about 120 pages, so it's an easy book to lose an evening to, and a nice one to give.

What it's about

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

Book details

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Pages: 120
• Publisher: Prints Publications and Advit Toys
• Category: Prints Publications and Advit Toys

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This edition is in English.

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