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The Story of Hong Gildong

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Author
Heo Kyun
Co-Author
-
Translator
Minsoo Kang
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Published Year
2016
Country
UNITED STATES
Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > Joseon Dynasty

Original Title
홍길동전
Romanization of Original
Honggildongjeon
Original Language

Korean(한국어)

ISBN
9780698406612
Page
-
Series
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About the Author

  • Heo Kyun
  • Birth : 1569 ~ 1618
  • Occupation : Civil servant
  • First Name : Kyun
  • Family Name : Heo
  • Korean Name : 허균
  • ISNI : 0000000081356156
  • Works : 26
About the Original Work
  • 홍길동전
  • Author : Heo Kyun
  • Published Year : -
  • English Title : The Story of Hong Gildong
More About the Original Work
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  • English(English)

A new, definitive translation of the quintessential Korean classic: the Robin Hood story of a magical boy who joins a group of robber bandits and becomes a king

*Selected as a Best Book of the Year by NPR and The Washington Post*
 
The Story of Hong Gildong is arguably the single most important work of classic Korean fiction. A fantastic story of adventure, it has been adapted into countless movies, television shows, novels, and comics in Korea. Until now, the earliest and fullest text of this incredible fable has been inaccessible to English readers.
 
Hong Gildong, the brilliant but illegitimate son of a noble government minister, cannot advance in society due to his second-class status, so he leaves home and becomes the leader of a band of outlaws. On the way to building his own empire and gaining acceptance from his family, Hong Gildong vanquishes assassins, battles monsters, and conquers kingdoms. Minsoo Kang’s expressive and lively new translation finally makes the authoritative text of this premodern tale available in English, reintroducing a noble and righteous outlaw and sharing a beloved hallmark of Korean culture.

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Translated Books14 See More

  • Turkish(Türkçe) Book
    Hong Gildong’un Hikâyesi
    Ho Kyun et al / 허균 et al / 2023 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > Joseon Dynasty
  • English(English) Book
    Hong Gildong
    Seo Hajin / 서하진 / 2007 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > Joseon Dynasty
  • Mongolian(Монгол Хэл) Book
    Хон Гилдон нэрт шастир
    ХӨГйүнь / 허균 / 2008 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > Joseon Dynasty
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