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The Story of Hong Gildong

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The Story of Hong Gildong
Article
http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-14-310769-9
Journal
PW
Issued Date
January 18, 2016
Page
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Language
English(English)
Country
UNITED STATES
City
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Book
The story of Hong Gildong
Writer
Heo Kyun
Translator
Korean Classical Literature Institute

About the Author

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  • Heo Kyun
  • Birth : 1569 ~ 1618
  • Occupation : Civil servant
  • First Name : Kyun
  • Family Name : Heo
  • Korean Name : 허균
  • ISNI : 0000000081356156
  • Works : 26
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