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The Story Bag

About the E-Books

Title Sub
A Collection of Korean Folk Tales
Author
Kim So-un
Co-Author
-
Translator
Setsu Higashi
Publisher
Olympia Press
Published Year
2016
Country
UNITED STATES
Classification

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

Original Title
이야기 주머니: 한국민담집
Romanization of Original
Iyagi jumeoni: hangungmindamjip
Original Language

Korean(한국어)

ISBN
9781608723249
Page
-
Series
OverDrive Read

About the Author

  • Kim Soun
  • Birth : 1907 ~ 1981
  • Occupation : Writer, Poet
  • First Name : Soun
  • Family Name : Kim
  • Korean Name : 김소운
  • ISNI : 0000000031974423
  • Works : 3
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Descriptions -
  • English(English)

The Story Bag, a captivating collection of Korean folk tales compiled by the emininent Korean storyteller, Ms. Kim So-un, is sure to delight the hearts of all "children" between the ages of eight and 80. Written with earthy wit and pathos, the tales unveil the inevitable foibles of people everywhere and expose the human-like qualities of animals and the animal-like qualities of humans. Pulsating with the rhythm of life and the seasons, these 30 stories transport the reader to a wonderland, where a tiny mouse teaches filial piety to a spoiled child, a blind man can "see" evil spirits, and fleas drink rice wine. It is somehow deeply reassuring to know that even in present-day politically-divided Korea, these same stories are still being told, just as they have been for generations.

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Translated Books1

  • English(English) Book
    The story bag
    KIM SO-UN / 김소운 / 1965 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > Joseon Dynasty