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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

토끼전

About the Original Works

토끼전
Original Title
토끼전
Title Romanization
Tokkijeon
English Title(Printed)
The Tale of the Rabbit
Classification

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

Author
Jeong Ha-Seop
Co-Author
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Published Year
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Publisher
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ISBN
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Main Characters
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Subject/Theme
Wise rabbit

About the Author

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  • Jeong Ha-Seop
  • Birth : Unknown ~ Unknown
  • Occupation : Writer
  • First Name : Ha-Seop
  • Family Name : Jeong
  • Korean Name : 정하섭
  • ISNI : 0000000119972959
  • Works : 6
Descriptions(Languages 2)
  • Korean(한국어)
  • English(English)

작자미상의 고전소설이다. 작품은 토끼와 거북이를 의인화한 우화소설로, 구전되다가 조선시대에 소설로 정착되었다. <별주부전>, <토생원전>, <토의간>등으로 불리며, 판소리<수궁가>에서 비롯되었다. 내용은 용왕의 명령에 따라 육지에 간 거북이가 토끼의 간을 얻기 위해 바다로 데리고 오는 이야기다. 토끼가 용왕이라는 권력에 지혜롭게 대처하는 것이 소설의 핵심이라고 할 수 있다.

This is a classic Joseon-era novel by an unknown author. Originally an oral folktale, this allegorical story about a personified rabbit and turtle was written down in novel form during the Joseon dynasty. Also known as Byeoljubujeon, Tosaengwonjeon, and Touigan, it forms the basis of the pansori Sugungga. It tells the story of a turtle who, at the Dragon King’s command, ventures onto land to obtain a rabbit’s liver for the king. At the heart of the novel is the rabbit’s ability to respond wisely to the power of the Dragon King.

Translated Books2

  • The story of rabbit, The story of cock pheasant
    English(English) Book
    The story of rabbit, The story of cock pheasant
    - / - / 2000 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > Joseon Dynasty
  • 兔子传
    Chinese(简体) Book Available
    兔子传
    Jeong Ha-Seop et al / 郑夏摄 / 2009 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > Joseon Dynasty
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