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100 1 _aGriffis, William Elliot,
_d1843-1928
245 1 0 _aKorean Fairy Tales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-01-16
505 0 _aThe unmannerly tiger -- Tokgabi and his pranks -- East Light and the bridge of fishes -- Prince Sandalwood, the Father of Korea -- The rabbit's eyes -- Topknots and crockery hats -- Fancha and the magpie -- The sneezing colossus -- A bridegroom for Miss Mole -- Old White Whiskers and Mr. Bunny -- The king of the flowers -- Tokgabi's menagerie -- Cat-kin and the Queen Mother -- The magic peach -- The Great Stone Fire Eater -- Pigling and her proud sisters -- The mirror that made trouble -- Old Timber Top -- Sir One Long Body and Madame Thousand Feet -- The sky bridge of birds -- Longka, the dancing girl -- A frog for a husband -- Shoes for hats -- The voice of the bell -- The King of the Sparrows -- The woodman and the mountain fairies.
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
520 _a"Korean Fairy Tales" by William Elliot Griffis is a collection of traditional folklore stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents a vivid portrayal of the myths, tales, and cultural beliefs from Korea, capturing the whimsical nature of its fairies and the moral lessons inherent in each story. Through amusing characters like the "Mannerly Tiger" and the mischievous sprite "Tokgabi," readers are invited to explore the rich narrative tapestry of Korea's oral traditions. The opening portion introduces various characters and settings, starting with "Mountain Uncle," a notorious tiger known for his cunning and ungrateful nature. After enduring a humorous misadventure where he gets caught in a hunter's pit, the tiger encounters a kind Buddhist priest, leading to a discussion of manners and debts of gratitude. This leads to a moral conclusion, highlighting themes of humility and respect. Following this story, the narrative delves into the playful antics of Tokgabi, a sprite known for his tricks; this character further emphasizes the blend of humor and life lessons that permeate the tales. Overall, the beginning chapters set a tone of charm and wisdom, promising readers an engaging experience steeped in Korean folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1911
653 _aFairy tales -- Korea
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/koreanfairytales00grif
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67180
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