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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Korean Folktales: Classic Stories from Korea's Enchanted Past

Korean Folktales: Classic Stories from Korea's Enchanted Past

Carpenter, Frances
So-Un, Kim
Higashi, Setsu

Paperback

General Fiction

Publisher Price: $11.99

ISBN10: 080485775X
ISBN13: 9780804857758
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: Oct 29 2024
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.94 Width: 5.12 Depth: 7.95
Language: English
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 tiger
  • A Korean Cinderella Tale -- Where a magical a creature or two help an oppressed but virtuous girl to win in the end
  • The Magic Hood -- About how magic, if used for ill purposes, can lead to big trouble
  • Rice from a Cat's Fur -- In which a devoted cat keeps a family from going hungry and brings them prosperity
  • And forty other enchanting tales!

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