Description: Further DetailsTitle: Korean FolktalesCondition: NewSubtitle: Classic Stories from Korea's Enchanted PastISBN-10: 080485775XEAN: 9780804857758ISBN: 9780804857758Publisher: Tuttle PublishingFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 10/29/2024Description: Fifty-five folktales offer a fascinating window into the Korean world.Told with wit and pathos, this lively collection of Korean fables features the ever-iconic tiger, the humble woodcutter, clueless brides, clever talking rabbits, mischievous mice and other engaging characters in situations where folly, wisdom, greed, love, reward and retribution are all found in equal measure. Fantasy and reality merge in a world where supernatural occurrences are commonplace. A blind man can suddenly see evil spirits. A spoiled child is taught a lesson by a sassy mouse. A menagerie of creatures — too clever for their own good — possess the same foibles as humans. Amongst the many stories and characters you will meet:The Tiger and the Rabbit — In which a baby rabbit outsmarts a greedy, foolish tigerA Korean Cinderella Tale — Where a magical a creature or two help an oppressed but virtuous girl to win in the endThe Magic Hood — About how magic, if used for ill purposes, can lead to big troubleRice from a Cat's Fur — In which a devoted cat keeps a family from going hungry and brings them prosperityAnd forty other enchanting tales! This collection is unparalleled in its scope and is the perfect introduction to Korea's rich storytelling tradition — containing classic legends and fables that will delight young and old alike!Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: USItem Height: 203mmItem Length: 130mmItem Weight: 312gAuthor: Kim So-Un, Frances CarpenterTranslator: Setsu HigashiContributor: Setsu Higashi (Translated by)Genre: FictionTopic: FantasyRelease Year: 2024 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Publication Name: Korean Folktales
Title: Korean Folktales
Subtitle: Classic Stories from Korea's Enchanted Past
ISBN-10: 080485775X
EAN: 9780804857758
ISBN: 9780804857758
Release Date: 10/29/2024
Release Year: 2024
Country/Region of Manufacture: US
Translator: Setsu Higashi
Contributor: Setsu Higashi (Translated by)
Book Title: Korean Folktales : Classic Stories from Korea's Enchanted Past
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication Year: 2024
Item Height: 0.8 in
Topic: Cultural Heritage, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Fiction
Item Weight: 10.2 Oz
Author: Frances Carpenter, Kim So-Un
Item Length: 8 in
Item Width: 5.2 in
Format: Trade Paperback
