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Korean folktales : classic stories from Korea’s enchanted past

ISBN: 9780804857758
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (ADS)
Origin: US
Release Date: January, 2025

Book Details

Fifty-five delightful tales offering fascinating windows into the Korean psyche. 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.