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Korean Tales: Being A Collection Of Stories Translated From The Korean Folk Lore Together With Introductory Chapters Descriptive Of Korea

Korean Tales: Being A Collection Of Stories Translated From The Korean Folk Lore Together With Introductory Chapters Descriptive Of Korea

Allen, Horace Newton

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Historical FiguresAnthropologyFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1430450231
ISBN13: 9781430450238
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Korean Tales is a book that features a collection of stories translated from Korean folk lore, along with introductory chapters that provide a descriptive overview of Korea. The book is authored by Horace Newton Allen, an American physician and diplomat who lived and worked in Korea during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The stories in the book cover a wide range of themes, including love, betrayal, honor, and the supernatural. They feature a diverse cast of characters, including kings, scholars, peasants, and animals, and are filled with vivid imagery and symbolism that reflect the unique cultural traditions of Korea. The introductory chapters provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of Korea's history, geography, and cultural practices. They describe the country's natural landscapes, social customs, and religious beliefs, as well as its political and economic systems. Overall, Korean Tales is a fascinating and informative book that offers readers a glimpse into the rich and complex world of Korean folklore and culture. It is suitable for anyone interested in learning more about Korean history, literature, or mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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