03056cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000110011910000370013024501450016726400510031230000470036333600260041033700260043633800360046250000310049850504790052950802320100852013440124053400450258465300360262965300220266585600430268755539UtSlPG20260610134259.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04014711  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDSaGR1 aAllen, Horace Newton,d1858-193210aKorean Tales :bBeing a collection of stories translated from the Korean folk lore, together with introductory chapters descriptive of Korea 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-09-130 aIntroductory: The country, people, and government -- Descriptive: Sights in and about the capital -- The rabbit and other legends: Stories of birds and animals -- The enchanted wine jug; or, why the cat and dog are enemies -- Ching Yuh and Kyain Oo: The trials of two heavenly lovers -- Hyung Bo and Nahl Bo; or, the Swallow-King's rewards -- Chun Yang: The faithful dancing-girl wife -- Sim Chung: The dutiful daughter -- Hong Kil Tong; or, the adventures of an abused boy.  aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Korean Tales" by Horace Newton Allen is a collection of folk stories translated from Korean folklore, written in the late 19th century. This work not only presents a variety of captivating tales but also features introductory chapters that describe various aspects of Korean life, culture, and history, aiming to dispel misconceptions about the Korean people. Through vibrant storytelling, readers are introduced to themes of morality, love, and nature as reflected in the rich tapestry of Korean traditions.  The opening of the book sets the stage by addressing common misconceptions held by Western audiences about Korea, particularly regarding the character and sophistication of its people. Allen shares insights into the country's geography, governance, and daily life, while also hinting at the rich folklore that reflects the Korean worldview. He introduces the country of Korea as a land with a deep historical legacy, characterized by strong traditions and familial loyalty. The subsequent stories promise readers enchanting legends featuring whimsical tales about animals and plants, notably the charming narratives surrounding characters like the wise rabbit and the tale of how cats and dogs became enemies, all contributing to a deeper understanding of Korean culture and values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aKorea -- Description and travel  aFolklore -- Korea40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55539