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Korean Folktales
Classic Stories from Korea's Enchanted Past
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The collection features fifty-five folktales that vividly depict the Korean world through a blend of humor and emotion. Central characters include iconic figures like tigers and clever rabbits, navigating themes of folly, wisdom, and the supernatural. In this enchanting realm, ordinary situations transform into extraordinary lessons, as a blind man sees evil spirits and a spoiled child learns from a mischievous mouse. These tales intertwine fantasy and reality, showcasing the relatable flaws of both humans and animals alike.
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Korean Folktales, Kim So-Un, Frances Carpenter
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Korean Folktales
- Subtitle
- Classic Stories from Korea's Enchanted Past
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kim So-Un, Frances Carpenter
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780804857758
- Category
- Fiction, Myths / Legends
- Description
- The collection features fifty-five folktales that vividly depict the Korean world through a blend of humor and emotion. Central characters include iconic figures like tigers and clever rabbits, navigating themes of folly, wisdom, and the supernatural. In this enchanting realm, ordinary situations transform into extraordinary lessons, as a blind man sees evil spirits and a spoiled child learns from a mischievous mouse. These tales intertwine fantasy and reality, showcasing the relatable flaws of both humans and animals alike.