Korean Folktales

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SKU: 9781804175842
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Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends

Summary

Korean Folktales immerses you in a vivid tapestry of Korea's rich oral tradition, blending mythical creatures, timeless wisdom, and cultural insights into captivating historical fiction. Each story breathes life into traditional tales, interweaving the mystique of the past with engaging narratives that offer a window into Korea's heritage. This collection invites readers to explore enchanting landscapes and meet fascinating characters, each tale revealing enduring truths and cultural nuances.
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If you love enchanting stories that delve into the rich tapestry of Korean culture and history, this collection of folktales offers a captivating glimpse into timeless myths and legends. Dive into beautifully woven narratives that capture the imagination and spirit of traditional tales.

Korean Folktales

Packed with delightful tales of love affairs and broken hearts, misadventures and wise-cracking creatures, the everyday stories of Korea bring the warmth of the familiar with a twist of the unusual. Magistrates, woodmen and princes, moles, frogs and fairies abound in this delightful collection, organized by theme.

Everyday folk and fairy tales from Korea with magicians, magistrates, mischievous creatures and devious sprites.

Description

Korean Folktales offers a captivating journey into everyday folk and fairy tales from Korea, featuring magicians, magistrates, mischievous creatures, and devious sprites. This delightful collection is organized into four sections: Love, Marriage & Family; Powerful Spirits & Mystical Realms; The Magical & the Supernatural; and Tales of Animals & Mythical Creatures.

The collection brings together a mix of heart-warming tales and cautious warnings about everyday life, presenting the misadventures of both the poor and the rich. Among the folk stories, you will find tales such as "Hyung Bo and Nahl Bo, or, The Swallow-King's Rewards," "The Magic Invasion of Seoul," "The King of the Flowers," "The Unmannerly Tiger," "Tokgabi and His Pranks," and "Prince Sandalwood, the Father of Korea."

Author Jake Jackson has written, edited, and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. His related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time, and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

The book features 10 black and white line drawings that complement these enchanting tales.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804175842

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 10 Line drawings, black and white

Contributors:

General editor J.K. Jackson
Introduction by Dr. Perry Miller

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 256

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends

About the Author

Jackson is General Editor of The World's Greatest Myths and Legends series, with titles including 'Myths of Babylon', 'Indian Myth', 'Egyptian Myth', 'Norse Myth' and 'Polynesian Island Myth'. He is editor of 'Myths and Legends' and foreword writer for 'Celtic Myths and Tales'. Other related work includes articles on the Philosophy of Time, 'Macbeth, A Gothic Chaos' and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.