{"product_id":"korean-tales-horace-newton-allen","title":"Korean Tales - Horace Newton Allen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKorean Tales - Horace Newton Allen\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKorean 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 \u0026amp; 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prints Publications and Advit Toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prints Publications and Advit Toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Korean Tales - Horace Newton Allen available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the paperback edition of \u003cem\u003eKorean Tales - Horace Newton Allen\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67964256256111,"sku":"9789366978277","price":9.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9789366978277-1756285803.jpg?v=1792636134","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/korean-tales-horace-newton-allen","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}