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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

온달전

About the Original Works

온달전
Original Title
온달전
Title Romanization
Ondaljeon
English Title(Printed)
The Story of Ondal
Classification

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

Author
Jo Byeokam
Co-Author
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Published Year
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Publisher
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ISBN
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Main Characters
Ondal, Princess Pyeonggang
Subject/Theme
Love story; Goguryeo; Ondal and Princess Pyeonggang

About the Author

Writer default image
  • Jo Byeokam
  • Birth : 1908 ~ 1985
  • Occupation : Writer, Poet
  • First Name : Byeokam
  • Family Name : Jo
  • Korean Name : 조벽암
  • ISNI : 0000000083485322
  • Works : 3
Plot

During the kingdom of Goguryeo, a poor young man called Ondal lives with his mother. King Pyeongwon  tells his daughter Princess Pyeonggang that he will marry her off to Ondal every time she cries. She grows up and declares she will marry Ondal as her father has told her to do. With the princess’s support, Ondal transforms into a warrior general and fights to protect the kingdom of Goguryeo. However, he is killed by Silla soldiers at the battle of Achasan Fortress.

Descriptions(Languages 2)
  • Korean(한국어)
  • English(English)

고려초기, <삼국사기>(권45)에 수록된 작자미상의 고전소설이며, 온달의 일대기를 다룬 전기(傳奇)소설이다.

This story is set in the kingdom of Goguryeo, and it is included in Samguk Sagi, which was compiled by the order of King Injong of Goryeo. Samguk Sagi is the oldest known surviving chronicle of Korean history.

Translated Books1

  • 溫達伝
    Japanese(日本語) Book
    溫達伝
    Jo Byeokam et al / 趙碧岩 / 1988 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > Joseon Dynasty
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